Monthly Archives: August 2010
The Climb
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel tracks his relationship with a hill, from hate — to love-hate — to love. I live in Florida. That means I ride lots and lots of flat roads, and never leave the big ring. The biggest … Continue reading
Filed under guest post, Rides, training
Maps and Cue Sheets
This morning, I joined several dozen riders for an informal group ride east of town. It was a route I’d never ridden before, but had been meaning to, so I looked forward to it. And, the ride featured some nice … Continue reading
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Cramping? Try Pickle Juice
After my recent minor cramping incident, I poked around online a bit to find out more about cramps, and electrolyte replenishment, and staying hydrated. It turns out that loss of electrolytes is NOT the likely cause of cramps. What is? … Continue reading
Cycling and Heart Health
The news was stunning. A member of my bike club emailed word that a local man prominent in cycling circles had a massive heart attack while leading a morning group ride today. The news hit close to home, because while … Continue reading
Today I Bought Bananas
It’s a mild summer in Austin. Here we are in August, and today will be our first 100-degree day of the year. That’s way different from last year, when we had 69 100-degree days — nearly every day during the … Continue reading

