Monthly Archives: September 2011
Driving to Rides
When I joined my cycling club way back in 2008, one of the things that attracted me to it was that it was based right in the neighborhood. For our Sunday morning rides, I hop on the bike at home … Continue reading
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Keep It Safe — But Keep It Fun
Wow, that post on cycling more cautiously sure got a lot of attention! In case you missed it, my friend David reminded us in the comments that accidents can happen even to the safest of bikers, because we have no … Continue reading
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Getting Cautious
The comment by Blackpearl in the last post triggered some resonant thoughts in my mind. He’s concerned that road riding is losing its attraction for him, because it’s just becoming too dangerous. I’m not there yet, but I do think … Continue reading
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There’s Hope For Us All
For the last few days, I’ve been kinda down about cycling. Some minor equipment malfunctions, some nagging aches, and less time in the saddle because of the requirements of the job have combined to push cycling out of the foreground … Continue reading
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My Computer’s Kaput
It was a good ride Sunday morning. Temperatures have finally started to moderate around here, and it was even a little cool when we set off. I was B ride leader for a trip to Creedmoor, a town southeast of … Continue reading
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Saddle Update – Use #253 For Duct Tape
Back in May, I reported the one-year results of my experience with my WTB Speed V saddle. While I thought the saddle offered more or less the comfort I was looking for, I was dismayed that the vinyl covering the … Continue reading
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Those Fall Rides
Temperatures here in Texas are finally starting to moderate. Our overnight lows are positively fall-like, with overnight lows expected to plunge to 68°F (20°C) next week. And when the weather changes like that, we can look forward to some of the … Continue reading
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Try a Triathlon
Regular readers might remember that the Bike Noob is a former runner — uh, jogger really. After I’d been biking for awhile, it occurred to me that combining running and biking could be an interesting and maybe even fun activity. … Continue reading
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Big Ol’ Club Ride
The word went out early in the week: Our club sponsor, the Bicycle Sports Shop, would be involved in today’s club ride. They would have a mechanic on hand at the beginning of the ride, and make water, Nuun, and … Continue reading
Biking Thru Buescher
Buescher State Park is a few miles down the road from Bastrop State Park, the one burned by our forest fires. Both parks are connected by a park road that carries more bikes than cars. Bike Noob reader Mike Watts … Continue reading
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