Category: Bikes
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Riding Out The Skaz Loop
I recently finished reading A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life by George Saunders and really enjoyed it. I highlighted a few sections and have had them rolling around in my head, most notably on some recent bike rides. I’ve been…
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The Devil is in the Details
When I bought this Surly Steamroller from Chris it had Panaracer Gravel Kings on it and they held up very well – but like all tires, eventually wore out. As such I was resolved to just get another set and when looking for pricing online – oh, how about that – they come in yellow.
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The Plaid Klamp®
Posted in: BikesNew from Bike Clubhouse Industries – a wholly-owned subsidiary of ridebiks inc., in partnership with The Corrective Action Bicycle Club – the Plaid Klamp®. This handy device will store your plaid securely should you need to disengage Plaid Mode during a ride. Works with a variety of sizes and weights of Plaids, as well as…
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Long Weekends Are for 6 Packs
New Brunswick Day long. Here’s my 6 pack. 2 bikes, 3 days, 3 rides, 6 photos.
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The Trainer Training Block System®
Posted in: BikesAfter my many years of cycling, I’ve developed my own proven cycling training method – the details of which are available on my pro cycling coaching and training website – but I will break it down here for this audience. My training plan is simple and consists of Trainer Training Blocks® – TTBs. I have…
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Sit v. Spin
I was thinking today how pedaling technique = meditation. For some more recreational cyclists this may or not make a lot of sense. I realize to some extent that makes me sound bike-snobby, it is what it is. If you’ve never tried to ride tempo for any specific length of time or if you don’t…