I just picked up my new bike, and it’s a beauty. I was able to get out to the velodrome today, tried out a couple of gear combinations, and settled on the 49-15. I believe that’s close to the bike gearing I have been riding that was graciously made available by the San Diego Velodrome Association (www.sdvelodrome.com).
Brought it [...]
Well… I didn’t think the class I signed up for (Level I) would present any opportunities to go fast on the track, but it did. Which would explain why I was a little disappointed last week, I sat out due to a lower back injury, and the everyone got to do a timed Flying 200m sprint [...]
Well… I had my first class. I really enjoy learning new things, and riding a track bike is a new thing. Track bikes (fixed gear) are a little different. No, they’re a lot different. The biggest difference came to life when I tried coasting for the first time, it just wasn’t gonna happen. Stopping was another bit of a [...]
I must say that it is more than a little frustrating to watch this squabble between Amaury Sports Organization (ASO) and International Cycling Union (UCI) drag on like it has. I understand the importance of what is going on, but it’s almost like watching two kids in a sand box fighting over a shovel.
On one side, ASO seems [...]
The great thing about living and cycling along the CA coast is… you get to see cool things. Things like whales spouting about a mile offshore in the Pacific Ocean, rock art, sidewalk cafes and of course, other cyclists enjoying some of the best views Southern CA has to offer.
And, some of the best riding weather can be found [...]
The American Diabetes Association needs your help to meet their goal of 800 riders for the Tour de Cure On April 19, 2008. There are currently only 230 riders registered. With the addition of an 11 mile route, anyone can join.
Diabetes is America’s fastest growing disease, and we need more riders to raise awareness in [...]
I signed up for track classes at the San Diego Velodrome in Balboa Park (http://www.sdvelodrome.com/training.htm). A little while back I attended the velodrome with my friend Mark, who was an ex-racer (I’ll explain “was” later). I went to watch the action and see what it was all about. I knew it was there, but just not exactly sure where “there” was. [...]