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Kit Reminder
Don’t forget to send in pictures of your club’s kit. I have a bunch already, but would like more before I start featuring them. Send the pictures to: rainy camp AT yahoo DOT com.
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Send Your Club Kit!
Just a quick reminder here — Bike Noob wants to showcase your cycling club’s jerseys. What is your look when a group of you does your weekend ride, or turns out en masse for a charity ride? Send pictures to … Continue reading
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The “Woo-woo” Ride
“Woo-woo!” exclaimed my wife, about a half mile into our morning ride. “I feel better already.” We were both on our bikes for the first time in several days. In her case, a couple of broken spokes had knocked her … Continue reading
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A Bike Video From Turkey
Earlier this year, I posted some bike-related videos. Here’s another one — called “On the Wheels” — from Ozan Yildirim in Turkey. Just click the link and enjoy. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=29840028&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00adef&fullscreen=1&autoplay=0&loop=0 On the Wheels from ozan yildirim on Vimeo. From time to … 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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My Cool Weather Clothing List
Well, I don’t mean to beat a dead horse, but there has been more interest than I expected in some of the cold weather riding gear posts we’ve had lately — so here goes one last one. Some of that … Continue reading
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Zone 2 Training
After last weekend’s hill training with Austin Cycle Camp, I was looking forward to the last of their free November sessions. This one was scheduled to take place in Cedar Park, northwest of Austin. Their web site didn’t indicate what … Continue reading
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Patch or Replace?
I was running late Saturday morning, and rushing a bit to get ready for my ride. The cool morning had something to do with it. For some reason, I have to push myself to get out the door when the … Continue reading
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The General Store
One of the delights of cycling in the country is being able to take a break at an old-fashioned general store. Convenience stores at gas stations are plentiful, and cyclists use them a lot to take rest breaks, buy Gatorade … Continue reading
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Those Bike Team Names – 2010 Version – Part 2
Last time, we featured the first eleven teams in this year’s Tour de France. Now, a look at the second eleven. HTC-Columbia: USA. The sponsor order flipped this year, with droid phone maker HTC getting top billing. Outdoor clothing manufacturer … Continue reading
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