During the winter I become a little less obsessed with bikes. The fact that the only place I have to ride is in my office on my trainer while it is 19 degrees outside doesn’t help. In spite of the winter cycling duldrums I have been looking forward to January 1 for a long time…
Tag: Cycling
Cycling Pack Mentality
Cycling is an interesting individual sport that requires teams. That seems like a paradox, whenever you are riding you are alone. There is no one to pass the ball to. There are no other rowers. Its just you and the bike and you personally have to make all the decisions. It is like a chess…
Olympic Cycling Considering Move to Ogden
There is an article on KSL indicating that USA Olympic cycling might move to Ogden (Utah). Again on Velo news. Given the strong community of cyclists in Utah and the fact that I love cycling this would be awesome. I know what I will be praying for for the next month.
Why the medical industry sucks
There is no doubt in my mind that the practitioners in the world of medicine really want to help. At least all the doctors and nurses I have run into have been kind and helpful. However, as I sit here tonight I have 7 probes attached to my body and they itch like hell. On…
Cache Valley Century
I rode the Cache Valley Century today. It was 100 miles of pure fun. My legs didn’t cramp up at the end this time and I met new people and I had a chance to ride with a couple of people from the Space Dynamics Lab. They are always fun to ride with and are…
Daily Commute
I rode my mountain bike into work today again. Since riding a mountain bike on the road is like only your SUV to pick up the kids and buy groceries (welcome to America), I needed some time off road with my sexy Blur XC. We went up the River Trail. I love that ride. The…
Returning to my Mistress
I am back. When I say that I mean I am back to my old ways and returning to my mistress of over a year. Cycling punished me with zeal last night, but like a naughty senator I am back an ready for another spanking. As I sit here contemplating the cost of maintaining this…
Rode Blacksmith Fork Canyon Tonight
I’ve never considered myself an athlete. Athletes have to work hard and suffer and compete and stuff. Although, I will likely never compete, cycling has been the closest I have ever come to being athletic. Its a great sport. If by great you mean that it kills you slowly. Tonight’s ride was to be an…
For the People Who Don’t Live Here
My deepest sympathy goes out to all those who don’t make their home in Logan Utah. There are few places that offer as much in the way of the outdoors as here. This past weekend we spent out time at Bear Lake about an hour away. It is a rather large body of water which…
Finished My First Cycling Century Today
I rode the MS150 today. Originally I wasn’t going to, but my brother was very gung ho and I finally decided that if I was ever going to ride 100 miles I would need a reason to do it. We started at 8 am. Even then it was warm. It was around 95 degree farenheit…