Tag Archives: Hemmel
Comedy of (Mechanical) Errors
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel finds that sometimes, rides just don’t go as they’re planned. Just as in life, some days on the bike go smoothly…while others make you wish you had just stayed home. Proof? I offer a glimpse into … Continue reading
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Review: The Jersey Bin
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel likes to review things, and he’s found something he likes. Noob or not, cyclists like their baggies. I’m a little nutty about losing one particular worn, zip-style bag that’s just a little bigger than my iPhone. … Continue reading
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A Noob Goes To The Races
The Bike Noob has never contemplated racing, but guest poster Jeff Hemmel has — and he did more than contemplate. Jeff tells about his first race, during his vacation this summer in upstate New York. So there I was, sandwiched … Continue reading
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Review: CamelBak Podium Ice Bottle
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel is determined to keep his liquids cold during summer riding. It seems like the cycling media has had a lot to say in the last year or so about the advantages of a truly cold drink … Continue reading
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Watch Out For Pedal Wear!
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel says if you’re having trouble with your cleats — the trouble might not be with your cleats. I’ve been having a little trouble clicking in and out of my pedals as of late. I thought the … Continue reading
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Avoiding the Right Hook
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel encounters the most dangerous situation for cyclists. So there I was, cruising along in one of the widest, most well-designated bike lanes in the county, when the car that had been alongside me for the last … Continue reading
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Where To Stash The Package?
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel asks something that is germane to only a portion of the Bike Noob readership. The distaff lot might want to read a different blog. Just this once. Okay, I know I’m walking a fine line here, … Continue reading
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I Need To Ride
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel has been away from biking for a bit, and that’s had him frustrated. At some point, if you ride long enough or just become hopelessly addicted to cycling, getting out for a ride changes from a … Continue reading
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Cool Weather — What To Wear?
Our Florida-based guest poster Jeff Hemmel is going to tell us how to dress for chilly weather. The mercury finally dipped in Florida this past week, leaving me to once again ponder the question of what to wear when it … Continue reading
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A Pair Of Good Noob Tips
When I first started checking out Ray’s blog, it was because I was in search of tips. After years of riding a hybrid, I had made the move to a road bike, and found myself with a lot to learn. … Continue reading
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