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Why Cyclists Shave Their Legs. The Most Disgusting Post I Will Ever Make

Posted on September 8, 2008October 25, 2021

It’s now a bit more than two weeks since I had an unfortunate incident with a serpent. While the leg is actually healing quite nicely I the joy of bending my knee has become a distant memory and a luxury I look forward to each day. The antibiotics I am forced to continue leave my…

Trek XXX Lite Handlebars – Single Use Item

Posted on September 4, 2008November 1, 2021

I managed to get out and inspect my bike a bit more tonight. Turns out that I did more than just scrap the handlebars. Putting any downward pressure on the hoods bends the right side. When I hit I must have crushed the carbon. It will be interesting to see what they look like when…

Cycling Reduces Your Risk of Cancer

Posted on September 1, 2008November 1, 2021

So says a new study by some Swedish guys. Unfortunately, increases your chances of running into a rattlesnake by nearly 1,000%.

Found Some Stuff

Posted on August 27, 2008November 1, 2021

I managed to find my riding glasses and my bike computer today. Neither were cheap, but it is interesting how little you care about that stuff when there is a gaping hole in your leg. I left both in the van when my wife took me to the hospital. I wasn’t sure if I had…

Appreciate the Little Things

Posted on August 27, 2008October 25, 2021

I took sort of an actual bath today. I love to shower so it really stinks that I have to find alternate means to clean up. I managed to sit in the bath and shower off a bit this morning without getting my wound wet or bending my knee. It was a pain but better…

Ways to Not Make Use of Your Health Insurance – Cyclist vs. Rattlesnake

Posted on August 22, 2008November 1, 2021

Over the years I have seen a couple of bike wrecks. In one the rider’s frame was snapped in half and he took a LOT of skin off his back. It was a good thing he had a helmet. It cracked, but probably saved his head. The other wreck was the Cache Valley Century. At…

Secrets and Inspirations

Posted on July 22, 2008November 1, 2021

I have an embarrassing secret. I love cycling (not the embarassing secret unless you count running around in skin tight shorts as embarassing). No, the big secret is that when I am all alone on the bike I can’t help but feel the desire to chase down every other cyclist on the road. I will…

Riding to Work Again

Posted on July 2, 2008November 1, 2021

With all the moving around and general craziness at work I haven’t been able to ride to work as much. I finally managed to ride in again. Regardless of whatever else happens today is a good day.

Eat and Ride

Posted on June 15, 2008November 1, 2021

One of my favorite rides is Blacksmith Fork Canyon. If I leave from my house the loop is a little bit more than 40 miles most of which is in the canyon. During the summer it is a little bit cooler than the rest of the valley and the scenery is always beautiful. Now that…

First Real Ride on the New Trek Madone 6.9

Posted on April 29, 2008

I wasn’t going to go for a long ride so I didn’t eat lunch and only put a couple of granola bars in my pockets. Then I called Joel and said let’s go for a ride. He was good with the idea so we headed towards Black Smith Fork Canyon. This is one of my…

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