Tag Archives: Cycling

Bike Fitting

About a month ago, I had a bike fitting done by Coach Ken Mierke, a local triathlete coach and active poster on Trifuel.com.  I had originally asked for advice on Trifuel back a few months ago about getting a bike … Read More Here

A frozen slip and slide

Some things in life are more difficult in the snow.  Activities such as building a house, sunbathing and gardening come to mind.  Some activities are easier in the snow; such as skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. And then there is riding … Read More Here

Getting a speeding ticket while riding a bike

In case there wasn’t any doubt already – I present you with further evidence that Virginia’s lawmakers are quite simply dumb. And if you visit the site to read the full story – you can even watch a nifty video. … Read More Here

Tales of the Ghetto Geko and Abominable Snowmen

Today I bring you the tale of two creatures – intertwined by a nice forty mile ride. The Ghetto Geko First, we start with a little ‘situation’ that arose a few weeks ago while kayaking in  Palau.  Something mighta-sorta-occurred involving … Read More Here

The State of my State

So this is my 2007 wrap-up and 2008 goals post all in one – and a few days later then the rest of the blogosphere.  Cause really – ya’ll got your fill of reading the resolutions and goal posts last … Read More Here

How to practice falling off your bike

In this week’s rendition of TGIF video’s I give you the dude who cycles on one leg. Well, one leg at a time anyway. And we’re not just talking about doing it locked in place on a trainer. Nope, that’s … Read More Here

Fuji Newest 3.0 Road Bike Review

(And now… I present a return to Tri/Running stuff…) I do a lot of traveling.  In particular, I travel quite a bit to Seattle (where I’m originally from) for both work and leisure.  The problem with travel is that it … Read More Here

Why should you date a male triathlete?

Since I’m single – this seemed like an appropriate thing to post.  I stumbled on it a few weeks back posted elsewhere; but it’s funny enough to warrant a repost.  It originated from cyclists, but I think it applies better … Read More Here

Tour de DC – Dusk Edition

I left the house around 2:30 or so this afternoon for a ride with no particular purpose.  I started off by meandering through Old Town and down to the waterfront where I caught the GW trail north toward DC.  I … Read More Here

Brickervals

I’m tired. I started off the day with a 22 mile ride down to a river/park south of DC to watch some friends in a rowing (crew?) competition.  It’s a bit of an interesting sport in theory.  Very similar I … Read More Here

Nearly Arrested!

The good news here is that I can outrun a police officer.  For about three miles anyway’s.  The bad news is that when you want to find one – they’re nearly impossible to find. Last night was costume night at … Read More Here

Cycling in the middle of nowhere

I had to make a quick trip down to North Carolina, to a town just about 20 miles south of the Virginia border for some meetings yesterday.  Given I had my usual bike workout planned for Tuesday I figured it … Read More Here

Spinning around in circles

It seems as though whenever I end my swim and leave the rec center there is a spinning class going on.  One of these days I’ve got to actually try it out.  The crowd at this particular place appears a … Read More Here

Single-speeds are for wimps!

Don’t deny it – you want this bike as much as you want the guy in spandex riding it (which to be absolutely clear, is.not.me). The best part is if you go to the main site and click on the … Read More Here

My poor mountain bike

When I bought the ‘Black Diamond’ some 12-15 years ago to deliver the local hometown newspaper on a short 2.2 mile route – it had no idea what was in store for it.  It must thought life was grand splashing … Read More Here

Cell phone in Ziploc is your friend on the bike

Perhaps this is stating the obvious.  But it took me about all summer to realize it.  If you toss your cell phone in Ziploc bag and then into your back jersey pocket, it not only keeps it from getting wet … Read More Here