Monthly Archives: June 2011

Bonking on a Hot Day

Bike Noob is pleased to present a guest post from John T. Cash. John T rides with the Noob occasionally, and he also comments here under the name “johnt.” He just took up biking last year. Over the weekend, he … Continue reading

7 Comments

Filed under guest post, Heat, Rides

The Flatulent Cyclist

Last year during the MS 150, my riding partner Bob pulled even with me after we had been separated for a few miles. “I must have really pissed off some rider,” he said. “The guy passed me, then got right … Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under Odds 'n ends

Proper Braking Technique

I was on a short easy ride with Mrs. Noob the other day. We were on a slight downhill leading to a stoplight. I noticed as she braked for the light that she applied both brakes at the same time. … Continue reading

12 Comments

Filed under Technique