Category Archives: Cycling

There will be ice

I’ve kept my winter riding close to home. The local footpaths get a fair bit of boot traffic so the surface becomes packed down and then icy with freeze/thaw cycles. I’m grateful I invested in these studded tires.

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Albion Fat Bike Festival

Along with my riding buddy, I had some fun at the annual Albion Fat Bike Festival. Again, Tom and I rode the Poker Run, as we’re not the super competitive types. That being said, there are some other interesting places … Continue reading

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a dusting of snow

Just enough to make it interesting by covering up the icy bits.  

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Fatbiking

I took the Salsa Mukluk out for a quick rip today. It did well on my local paths and trails with some ice, even without studs.

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December

Cold, then warm, then muddy, then cold.

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Oh my gawd, it’s a blog post!

Wow, this place feels empty. The more I ride bikes, the more it just becomes a way to get around and have fun and seemingly the less I have to say. What I’m doing Bike commuting! I have a great … Continue reading

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Rust in the bush

Someone, sometime dragged this car into the Jefferson Forest.  How much effort did that take?  Thanks to Christine for showing my a cool loop through these trails!  

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Berthoud shakedown

I’ve been using this gorgeous handlebar bag for a few weeks now.  So far it’s been working great on all types of terrain including gravel paths, pavement, easy trails and gravel roads.  It holds just about everything I need for … Continue reading

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The bike fairy strikes again!

Ring a ding ding! The bicycle fairy was back at the office bike rack today with another bell and another ballot! Dear bicycle fairy, next time please leave beer! Sincerely, A.

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Look what the bicycle fairy left for me today

I found this hanging on my handlebars today!  It’s a small thing but it made me smile.

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