This semi-cold weather is kicking the motivation right out me. I almost tuned the alarm clock off and rolled back over this morning, but I didn't. I managed to muster up the strength to push myself out of bed. I'm hoping that this lack of motivation is nothing more than my body and mind resisting a new routine. Every weekday morning for the past couple years I drove to work in a nice warm, music filled truck. Now It's dark, cold, and, with the exception of the occasional honk, quiet. Plus, cars are less than thrilled...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
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No Music For This Commuter
Shortly after I started commuting to work again I thought I'd try getting my daily fix of music by carrying my iPod and wearing an earbud in my right ear. I figured this would let me enjoy my music yet still allow me to hear all the audio cues that are so important to bicycle commuters. Last week, after seeing a man hit by a U-Haul, I decided to go without the iPod and earbud.
I was initially worried that my ride would...
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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210 in 2010: Week 1
The first full week of my 210 in 2010 challenge was interesting to say the least. I saw some things I hoped I'd never see and had some weather most could only dream of. I ended the week with 112 miles and some pretty tired legs. Here's a list of things that helped make it such an interesting week.
Helped a cyclist that had been hit by a U-Haul.
Got 2 flats 2 days in a row.
Received and installed my OMM Red Rock rack and Ortlieb Back-Roller Classic panniers.
Replaced my WTB All Terrainasaurus tires with Bontrager...
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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WTB All Terrainasaurus Tire Review
WTB markets their All Terrainasaurus tires as a hardpack and pavement tires. I have been using them on my commuter bike for the past couple months and am not impressed. I ride mostly paved roads with a few rough spots here and there. The tires roll nice and have decent traction, but when it comes to durability, they fell short of my expectations. These tires came stock with my commuter bike, so I decided to use...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
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Eventful Commute Day
Today was only day 2 of my 210 in 2010 challenge and it's one to go down in the books. The morning ride was great. The weather was perfect and the ride was uneventful. Things didn't start getting interesting until I walked out of the office and discovered I had a flat front tire. I wasn't sure if it was legitimately flat or if one of my buddies was screwing with me, so I decided to fill it back up and see how long it lasted.
Just down the road from the office, at a major intersection, I was horrified to discover...
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210 In 2010 Kickoff
I completed the first day of riding for my 210 in 2010 Challenge. Aside from a close call with a white VW Jetta and the discovery of a bent rear rim, I'd say it was a success. This challenge got off to a late start for me after taking some days off before and after the Disney Marathon Weekend. I had to use 3 vacation days and 3 of my 24 "off" days.
My butt is a bit sore and will probably take a week or so to get used to the saddle again. I placed an order for a pair of Ortlieb Backroller Classic panniers and an Old Man Mountain...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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Good Bye Blogger...
I'll soon be saying goodbye to blogger and the tread29 blog. Being the techy geek that I am I've purchased a new domain and hosting account and will be hosting my own Wordpress blog. It's not set up yet so I'm not going to give out the address, but I will. I don't know how I'm going to structure it yet, though, as I'd like to write about so many different topics like family, bikes, web design, my dog, operating systems, friends, commuting by bike, running...the list goes on and on.
I'll let y'all know the...
