We hear about bikeable communities. I\’m all for bikeable communities; but shoes and clothing need to be bikeable, too. Yesterday, when I left my road bike at the shop for new tubes and tires, I also left one of my pairs of cycling shoes. The right one didn\’t clip in well, and I figured the […]
Are MTB shoes really so walkable? True, they\’re easier to walk in than roadie shoes. MTB shoes\’ cleats are at least partially recessed; and that helps. But \”walkable\” bike shoes seems to mean the walking done at pit stops; or at rest stations during long rides. But my bike shoes certainly don\’t do well when
Keep me out; out of the peloton, that is. My squirrely riding will have every other rider on edge. A cyclist who doesn\’t ride a straight line annoys every other cyclist in the pack; they have to waste mental and physical energy watching the \”squirrel\” and trying to avoid disaster. They know that a wavering
Some days you\’re off, no matter how much you\’ve got bicycles on your mind. I sure was off today — WAY off! Whenever I took a drink, I had a lot of trouble getting the water bottle back into its cage; and while struggling with it, I wavered all over the bike path! I\’m sure
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What color next for our satellite? We hear of the blue moon, and the black moon. Now we\’ve got a pink moon! Not to mention the one about the moon\’s being made of green cheese. Mondays I usually don\’t go out on the road bike; but when the full moon falls on a Monday, I
Yesterday afternoon I finally decided to get crackin\’! Over the last few months, I brought home bags of unshelled nuts from the salvage store; one bag of peanuts; and one of pecans. I hadn\’t eaten many of them, because sometimes I want a nutty snack, but am in too much of a hurry to crack
Hope springs eternal, they say; and I seem to be no exception. Last night the weather outlook seemed rather grim, and I wasn\’t sure I\’d get to ride to the salvage store. All the same, I got the hybrid ready for the trip. I pumped up the tires; and I hung the panniers on the
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The pressure is on, with ACTINPUT Compression Socks. These are made of a breathable fabric blend; recommended by doctors to assist circulation. If you develop lightheadedness and orthostatic hypotension after a long ride, these socks might help. I tried using a similar product, but for me compression socks are too tight. I have to take
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Shall I go risking it again? One never knows when it comes to weather, and the forecast for tomorrow is a stormy one. There\’s a 50% chance of T-storms; and some possibly severe. A complicating factor is that weather can change very quickly. I\’ve been caught in storms before; is riding to the salvage store
Today is Earth Day 2021! We hear of \”living lightly on the planet\”. As cyclists, you might say that we\’re doing it. Bicycles — or should I say, the breathing riders — emit far fewer fumes than internal combustion vehicles. Bicycles put far less wear and tear on street surfaces. They also produce much less