Mother Nature is giving us the cold shoulder, big time. Yesterday morning I skipped going out on the road bike, because it was so frigid. The chill factor was in the upper 20s; and there was the threat of rain as well. There was even a chance, albeit a slight one, for a bit of […]
Bicycle Charm can be read in two ways. There\’s the charm of riding a bicycle and seeing new places; and there\’s Bicycle Charm do-it-yourself jewelry. This kit includes 30 pieces; each one measures 24 x 31 mm/0.94 x 1.22 inches; and weighs 2.5 grams/0.88 oz. Made of zinc alloy. Color: antique silver. Enjoy making jewelry
I\’m doing things in reverse today: blogging in the morning; and I\’l have to set up the trainer so I can \”ride\” after work. It\’s simply too cold out there this morning. I feel rather like a wimp for not bundling up and going for a ride; but let\’s face it. It\’s 37 degrees; and
This morning I tried to ride to the supermarket; but it turned into a bad trip. There had evidently been heavy rain; and the path I was using was totally awash in some places. For a short while it rained hard again; and that made a mess of my glasses. Then the mini-bungee that secured
Trying to do intervals feels like mental gymnastics. My bicycle computer isn’t set to remind me when it\’s time to begin the next hard effort; so I have to rely on my mind. That\’s surprisingly difficult. This morning I did force work; and during the second set, I lost count of the intervals. For the
Does the cycling world sometimes feel like a debating team? For example, there\’s the argument over whether or not to shave your legs; especially for men. Proponents say that shaved legs heal more readily in case of road rash; and make massages more comfortable. They say that shaved legs provide an aerodynamic plus; and I
Nomenclature is a funny thing sometimes. For example, how did that gear cluster on a bicycle\’s rear wheel get the name \”cassette\”? Yesterday it was so cold that I didn\’t ride; and I had some extra time for cooking. Nomenclature cropped up again when I concocted another Hoppin\’ John variation; and couldn\’t think what to
I\’m pulling the Ursa Major act today; or sort of. The Big Dipper doesn\’t go into hibernation when cold weather comes. I\’m different; and I feel like I\’m hibernating today! We got that cold front. Shortly after 8:00 am I checked the NOAA site; and decided it would be wise not to go for a
Now I\’m watching and waiting; and wondering when the rain might begin. I rode to the salvage store this morning; and the sky already looked rather threatening. When I came out of the store, I saw that there had already been a little rain. It was about 9:45 am when I got home; and now
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This Bicycle Anatomy Shirt is in classic tee style; and lets you show your love of cycling. Available in assorted colors. Machine washable on cold. I personally am not a big fan of tee shirts; but I know that many people like them. Bicycle Anatomy Shirt is lightweight and comfortable. On a cold day, a
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