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Some states are enlightened on red lights
Just spotted this link on the Springfield Cyclist site. Thanks, Tracy! http://www.kansascity.com/105/story/1380008.html
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Hiatus time
I’m going off on vacation for a week. Some golf, some biking, some lolling about. So don’t look for anything on this site until Monday, August 17th. I won’t be taking a laptop along, I won’t be tweeting, I don’t … Continue reading
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Bike Noob is on Twitter!
If you are so inclined, you can follow me @bikenoob.
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Thinking of Fat Cyclist and Susan
Since I’ve begun blogging, one of my inspirations has been the Fat Cyclist. Despite the funny name, he’s been engaged in serious business — caring for his wife Susan, who is terminally ill with cancer. While trying to look after … Continue reading
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Mixing it up
As I’ve mentioned before, I used to be a runner. Actually, I was never fast enough to be called a runner — I think 10-minute miles are more in the realm of jogging. Anyway, I gave it up a couple … Continue reading
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What’s the most common newbie mistake?
I was at the Veloway the other morning. Lots of casual bikers use the Veloway, because they don’t have to contend with traffic. As I was taking a breather on a hot, hot morning, I noticed a woman get her … Continue reading
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The Selle San Marco Ponza
After my MS ride last month, I was sore. I wondered whether my bottom problems we the result of my saddle. I ride the Specialized Alias saddle — 143 mm size — and I’ve read and heard a lot of … Continue reading
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Could my saddle be too firm?
I got out this evening for an 18-mile ride on the Veloway, which was about all I could handle after the MS over the weekend. It was a good ride, just what I needed to ease back into the biking … Continue reading
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#$%^&!@* pinch flats!
Got up and out earlier than usual yesterday morning. My wife is on the local Advertising Federation cycling team that rides in the Hill Country Tour for AIDS, and they have regular training rides leading up to the Tour. It … Continue reading
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A January break
Bike Noob is taking a brief hiatus. My wife and I are taking her mother to San Francisco so she can visit some friends and relatives. It’ll be an 80th birthday present for her. Because of that, I’m not going … Continue reading
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