Monthly Archives: December 2010

Year-ender

We’re at the end of another year.  Bike-wise, it was a good year for me.  Among my personal highlights: A new yearly mileage record: 4,100 miles. Two century rides Completion of the full two-day MS 150 from Houston to Austin … Continue reading

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Shoes – Tight or Loose?

Okay, here’s one for you.  I have a dilemma.  It’s about shoes. When I got my shoes two years ago (is it that long already?), I made sure to get size 44s, instead of the 42s I normally wear on … Continue reading

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To See Or Be Seen?

My wife tells the story of shopping for the headlight I wanted for Christmas (she couldn’t miss — I left some pretty obvious clues).  She went to the big LBS and told one of the sales guys that she wanted … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

As I did some Veloway laps the other day, I was cheered by all the decorated trees – like the one at right – that popped up this year.  In a 3.1-mile lap, I counted 11 different decorated trees.  Last … Continue reading

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Four Grand

My wife said, “Hey, let’s go out for a bike ride.  I don’t want to go long – I have to get back and do some cleaning.” “Fine,” I said. “I’m not up for a long ride today, anyway.” We … Continue reading

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Saddle Review – Bontrager Affinity

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel is still trying to find the perfect perch. Saddle reviews seem to be a popular item on the web. Obviously, a lot of us are still searching for the ideal interface between butt and bike. This … Continue reading

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Activation Energy

Guest poster Don Blount discusses how to deal with cold weather riding. I feel it this time of the year. For that matter, I think we all do. When the temperatures fall, the wind howls and the days get shorter, … Continue reading

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Bicycle Accident Victim’s Fund

Every so often, we hear of a car-bike accident that leaves the cyclist dead or severely injured.  We shake our heads and cluck about the sorry state of affairs.  Maybe we even keep tabs on the case, to see what … Continue reading

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500

This is the 500th post I’ve put up on this blog since beginning it in February, 2008. I never thought Bike Noob would last this long, and I thank you readers for your continued visits to the site, and for … Continue reading

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Whatcha Want For Christmas?

It just occurred to me this afternoon: Christmas is coming fast, and I haven’t gotten off my duff to do anything about it! It shouldn’t be too tough to take care of Mrs. Noob this year.  She wants a pair … Continue reading

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