I know a guy who has a beautiful and fancy Pinarello Dogma road bike, with a curvy, twisty frame and 11-speed Campagnolo cassette. Having all ceramic bearings, this bike is the smoothest-rolling machine this guy has owned, he says. And given … Continue reading
April 16, 2011 — A magical day on the Hemet Double Well, that was one fine ride I just completed: the Hemet Double Century in Hemet, CA. I had a magical day, feeling good the whole way. My legs seemed … Continue reading
Just realized I’ve cycled over 50,000 miles in my lifetime. I reached this milestone on the Hemet Double last weekend. My 2005 Trek is approaching the 45,000 mile mark all by itself. And this is from the spring of 2005. The other … Continue reading
Got back from California this afternoon (Sunday), where yesterday I completed the Hemet Double Century (200 miles). I rode with 7 riders from the Bullshifters club. It was an adventure, like all doubles are. Relatively easy, though. Except for the … Continue reading
All during last fall and winter, my bike had an annoying tick on every pedal stroke that I wasn’t able to get rid of. Curiously, it mainly happened when the temperature would get above 50 degrees. Below that, my bike … Continue reading
Though I’d been toying with the idea the past few weeks, in a spur of the moment decision, I signed up for the Hemet Double Century, just two weekends away. Yeah, I know, a bit crazy. Going out on group … Continue reading