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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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Close Encounters of the Furry Kind

It seems everyone has a story about a nasty dog. Lately, I’ve been having more encounters on my bike with the smaller critters of the animal kingdom. The squirrels I’m getting used to. I frequently ride a paved rail trail … Continue reading

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I Think I Bonked – Almost

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel is back in Florida after summer in cool upstate New York — and he finds that reacclimating to hot, humid weather can be tricky. I like to think I’m in pretty good cycling shape. But today … Continue reading

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The Climb

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel tracks his relationship with a hill, from hate — to love-hate — to love. I live in Florida. That means I ride lots and lots of flat roads, and never leave the big ring. The biggest … Continue reading

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Hemmel’s Ride (In Real Life)

Today’s ride was nothing to brag about in terms of my performance, but it was one that I will remember for a long time because of the company. Guest poster Jeff Hemmel was in Austin this weekend, and joined me … Continue reading

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The Bontrager Inform Saddle — Revisited

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel updates his review of the Bontrager Inform saddle — and likes it. Regular readers may recall that last year I posted a review of the Bontrager InForm RL saddle, a relatively new design that had been … 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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The Chamois Cream Showdown

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel compares two major brands of butt lube. I’m 40 miles into one of my usual rides and there’s a battle raging in my pants. The combatants? Two chamois creams, each holding onto their own piece of … Continue reading

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Share the Road…You $%&@%!!

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel blows off a little steam. Normally I’d be grabbing a little post-ride snack right about now, maybe doing a little stretching. But instead I’m venting, taking out my frustrations on the only thing in sight – … Continue reading

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The Thule Echelon/Thule Crossroad Rack Review

Guest poster Jeff Hemmel fills our winter days with thoughts of warmer climes — and taking our bikes along. Here’s his take on a Thule rooftop rack system. Like a lot of people, I occasionally take a bike on vacation. … Continue reading

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