Tag Archives: Accessories

Old Man Shades

Ever since I began biking, I’ve worn my prescription sunglasses. For the most part, they’ve been fine. But they’re my distance prescription only, and I need a bifocal for reading. So whenever I looked down at my bike computer, the … Continue reading

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Prescription Biking Glasses

For years, I’ve worn the same sunglasses for biking that I do for anything else.  They’re at least five years old, with glass lenses. (Although the lenses appear amber in the picture, they’re really dark gray — the early morning … Continue reading

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Saddle Pads

A friend was complaining to me last week about soreness on his bottom after long bike rides. Yep, saddle trouble again. It’s happened to him before. He’s gotten saddle sores that have kept him from the weekend ride. He’s felt … Continue reading

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Aero Bars – Do You Use Them?

I’ve got a time trial coming up next week, and I’m feeling pretty good about my chances at beating my personal best – if it doesn’t rain. And if the wind stays down. And if I don’t get a stitch … Continue reading

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Who Are You? No One Will Know Without ID

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel looks at two different types of ID for cyclists to carry. When a Tour de France rider goes down, chances are a support car is close behind. But when you or I go down, especially if … Continue reading

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Kneesavers

It’s fascinating what you can learn from the cycling community. Last week, I was battling a painful bout of gout in my left knee. I couldn’t bend the knee without it hurting, and I walked with a pronounced limp. That’s … Continue reading

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Camelbak Podium Water Bottle – Review

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel says if you’re looking for a good water bottle, this is the one to try. Ray’s recent post on water bottles exposed something interesting. Namely, there are quite a few fans of Camelbak’s Podium water bottle. … Continue reading

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How Many Water Bottles Do You Need?

Spring has come to Central Texas! It was 78°F (25.5°C) and sunny today, a great day for a bike ride. I saw two members of my club head out on theirs just as I was leaving for yet another trip … Continue reading

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The Rear-view Mirror Question

I was riding laps around the Veloway a few days ago, when I closed on another cyclist. I was about to call, “On your left,” when he glanced up, and moved over on his own. As I drew even with … Continue reading

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What the Hey, I Added a Pump

Guest poster Don Blount makes what, for him, is a major concession. I finally settled my personal pump vs CO2 debate. When I first began riding, I went weeks without carrying anything – a pump, CO2, patches or tire levers. … Continue reading

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