Monthly Archives: June 2011
Noseless Saddles – My Two Cents Worth
Caveat: I do not own a noseless saddle, and I don’t know anyone who does. I did do some research to determine whether they’re the kind of thing road bikers would like. These are my conclusions based on that research. Take … Continue reading
Filed under Equipment
Sunblock – Don’t Leave Home Without It
When the Bike Noob goes in for his annual physical exam each September, the doctor looks at his biker’s tan and asks if he uses sunblock. “SPF 30 or better,” he says. “Good. Be sure you do,” the doc answers. … Continue reading
Filed under guest post
B Rides Are the Best
After last week’s rant about giving up on club rides, I got an email from someone who suggested that if I were to lead a B ride, which I hinted at in the post, he and a friend would join … Continue reading
Filed under Rides
Biking 1964
I call this blog “Bike Noob” with tongue firmly in cheek, because I doubt many of us are truly noobs on the bike. We had them as kids, didn’t we? When I was growing up, my best friend was a … Continue reading
Falling Into Bad Habits
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a ride in the country on my own. I wasn’t worried about speed, although I maintained a nice average pace. I was just out to enjoy the ride before the day became … Continue reading
Filed under Technique
I’m Through Riding With the Club — Unless…
The club ride posted for this morning would take us west of town into the Texas Hill Country. The hills aren’t killers — they’re mostly rollers — and the road doesn’t have too much traffic. I figured that on Father’s … Continue reading
Filed under clubs
The World’s Worst Bike Lanes
I consider myself pretty lucky. My town, Austin, Texas, has a lot of cyclists and therefore has paid some attention to cycling routes. Many streets (not enough) have bike lanes. For the most part, I like bike lanes. Yes, you’re … Continue reading
Filed under Odds 'n ends, Safety
Review: CamelBak Podium Ice Bottle
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel is determined to keep his liquids cold during summer riding. It seems like the cycling media has had a lot to say in the last year or so about the advantages of a truly cold drink … Continue reading
Filed under guest post, Review
Bike Comparison Tool
If you’re shopping for a new bike, the choices can be overwhelming. Even knowledgeable bikers can get tangled up trying to call up different bike manufacturers’ websites. There always seems to be one nifty model that gets missed — and … Continue reading
Watch Out For Pedal Wear!
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel says if you’re having trouble with your cleats — the trouble might not be with your cleats. I’ve been having a little trouble clicking in and out of my pedals as of late. I thought the … Continue reading
Filed under Equipment, guest post, Maintenance

