Category Archives: Odds ‘n ends

Waiting to Ride

My Facebook fracas was resolved, and I’m now back on, thank goodness. I can’t imagine how I would live without Facebook for more than eight hours. What a hole that would put in my life… Okay, let’s get back to … Continue reading

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Facebook Troubles

Well, this is a heckuva thing to post to Bike Noob — but my Facebook account was hacked by someone who tried to co-opt it for a phishing scam. Facebook has disabled my account. When I try to reclaim it, … Continue reading

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Highlights of 2011

Well, here we are again — at the end of another year. I suppose it’s as good a time as any to take stock of my biking, where it is, and where I want it to go from here. It … Continue reading

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Time to Ride

I graded my last final projects, turned in the grades to the Registrar,and am now officially done with school this semester. With time on my hands, what do you suppose I’m going to do? I’m going to ride. That is, … Continue reading

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The Lost Weekend

It started raining Thursday night, then continued on and off on Friday. By the time I headed home late Friday afternoon, the rain was heavier. I wouldn’t get a chance to take my Friday after-work ride this time around. On … Continue reading

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Bicycle Touring

After reading an article by a New York Times reporter who had just finished a bike tour across the United States, I started daydreaming. Traveling cross-country on a bike has an undeniable appeal. While I had read the occasional article about … Continue reading

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A Favorite Biking Area Up In Smoke

Readers outside Texas may be aware of the fires that have plagued our state for the last few days. One of the biggest fires, on the east side of Bastrop, has severely damaged one of my favorite biking areas, Bastrop … Continue reading

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Stinky Bike Clothes? Here’s a Solution

With the heat wave wracking much of our country now, my bike rides end with my bike clothes dripping. I’m a sweaty guy anyway, but lately it’s been ridonkulous. Not only is the sweat a problem, but the stink from … Continue reading

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Is Cycling the New Golf?

I’ll bet you’ve heard that line before. It’s become almost a cliche. But at its heart, the expression tells us something about the changing tastes of adults in recreation. Industry figures sum up the story: The National Bicycle Dealers Association … Continue reading

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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

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