so this plan is taking me into new territory. The plan actually called for about 10 hours of exercise, but I had to bump the long run to Monday instead of Sunday and that put the total for the week at 13 hours. I’m on high alert for overtraining and/or injuries but so far so g...
Santa Monica’s mayor proudly proclaims thatthe city will soon be the bicycling capital of the world, warning Amsterdam to watch out as she opens the new protected intersection on 17th Street.Correction: I originally misidentified the mayor of Santa Monica as a man, rather than a woman. But ...
Ride Marshals are essential for guiding participants through tricky spots, monitoring safety, and providing assistance along the route. Their role is key to creating a safe, enjoyable experience for all riders. From helping with flats to keeping an eye out for heat exhaustion, they serve as both...
Since we aren’t geographically restricted by jobs or other obligations, the big factors in play are cost of living, availability of open land to buy, access to outdoor recreation, weather, proximity to airports/highways, and the overall vibe of a place. It looks like we’ve got our work...
or riding on the sidewalk instead of the street. But the results indicated that few people gave up cycling permanently though some did for a while. The main reason for giving up cycling completely seemed to be the need to recover from injuries rather than newfound fear. Near misses didn’t...
my thought at the time was that sinceMarcia Kramer was clearly someone who didn’t give a shit about safe streetsthe whole story was just another one of herinfamous hit jobs. I even got into it with some journalists, as I recall. (Yes, dear reader, even I once defended the mayor.) ...
The Ottawa Tool Library is a great resource for those who wish to borrow tools for all sorts of jobs! They’ve got an extensive inventory of items to choose from including a fine selection of bike tools. They also have a great Wike bike flatbed trailer members can borrow to transport big...
In the summers, I have always fallen into the jobs that get me outside as much as possible whether that is cutting trees, trail, or just floating on the river. Being in the wilderness for any reason is my idea of a great time, and I’m so excited to have found myself with a com...
I would like to request guest bloggers to submit articles. I’ve written a lot about *my* experience; but your experience is going to be unique and will be of great interest to readers of the blog. At this point I have had several people send me articles and they have been very popul...
I had little confidence in that course so I tried the pump again, with similarly shitty results. These two experienced mountain bikers, with 60 years combined experience, were a bloody mess. I heard a noise behind us and turned to look. I saw nothing and assumed it was a rider on a ne...