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WTF is Wrong with Me?

Remember last year when I said I wanted to do something “out there” for my 50th birthday? I wound up doing 50 3-minute Kendo matches. That was awesome. What can I do this year? Kendo’s probably out due to Covid-19 precautions, so here’s my idea...

A New Hope?

After getting started with riding in April, May and June were pretty quiet. Not sure why, but they sure were. I’ve done three rides in the past little while. Today, yesterday, and some time last week, I think. It’s already foggy in my memory. While I...

Another Ride, a New Route

After last week’s ride I couldn’t believe how sore I was. Don’t tell me. I know. I’m getting old 😉 The worst part of course is getting the tush used to the bike seat. I bought a new saddle last year that’s supposed to be more ergonomic....

First Ride of 2020

Gotta say, this Covid-19 situation sucks. Logically, I know I’m lucky. I don’t have it. My immediate family doesn’t have it. I work from home. Andrea’s in healthcare so is still working. Unfortunately, emotion has a way of screwing over logic...
Busted Rim

Busted Rim

It could have been worse 🙂 Today was my first ride with the Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club in years. Perhaps over a decade. There were six of us, including me, and we set off on a 60 km route that took us through all sorts of fun places. I knew my rear rim...
The Evolution of Chamois Tech

The Evolution of Chamois Tech

Along with the new seat, I bought some new cycling shorts. I figured bike short technology has evolved along with bike seat technology, so a new pair would be in order. I was right. Chamois technology has evolved. The pattern of padding was definitely different from...