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Monday, February 23rd, 2009Photo Of Syringe-Man Attacking Lance During Tour Of California
Photo Of Syringe-Man Landing In Snowbank
During the Tour Of California, a protester emerged from the crowd and tried to attack Lance by poking at him with a prop shaped like a gigantic syringe. Lance quickly reacted by grabbing the man on the shoulder and pushing him away. The idiot landing in a snowbank by the […]
Bike Trainer Recall Gives You A Good Reason Not To Exercise
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Several different models of stationary bicycle trainers manufactered by Saris Cycling group have been recalled. A pin on the trainer “can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard to consumers.” The details, including the model numbers and procedure to get a new trainer, are in this press release from the Consumer […]
2009 Mileage Tracking Spreadsheet
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009For the past several years, I have been using a custom spreadsheet to track the miles that I ride. I use a spreadsheet that has been put together by Mark Pankin and can be downloaded here. I like how it gives you weekly and monthly totals. Mark provides a new version each year. Download it […]
The Water Dilemma
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Cyclists need to drink water during a ride. Not drinking can lead to diminished performance, dehydration and more serious health problems. As a result, cyclists are big drinkers of bottled water and regularly drink from plastic bottles (even if they fill those bottles from the tap). However bottled water has environmental and health consequences. Drinking […]
Fall 2008 Century Rides in Maryland and Virginia
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008There are many century and multi-day rides in Maryland and Virginia in the fall. The following list provides information on 14 different rides.
September 6 - Civil War Century
Location: Thurmont, MD
Sponsor: Baltimore Bicycle Club
Options: 25, 50, 62, 77 & 105
http://www.baltobikeclub.org/index.pl/home
September 7 - Southern Maryland Fall Century - the Indian Head 100
Location: Southern […]