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Comment on Thoughts by Brian

Brian — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:06:44 +0000

I think one of the reasons is that, despite the amount of cyclists in the city, there are so many people that don’t know why or care about why people are in the streets they are driving. And the only times these motorists are confronted with cycling is when the riders with those “extreme positions” are tying to make their point and are being hostile back to the cars.

Comment on Grand Prix by Finishing Supplies

Finishing Supplies — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:06:39 +0000

I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Comment on Q&A on CX and BMX by Eric

Eric — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:48:12 +0000

Hybrid bikes are a great choice which will help improve the nations health and still let people get to work conveniently without breaking a sweat if they don’t want to.

Comment on Fair-weather cycling by admin

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:52:59 +0000

the “invisibility” technique is a touchy matter, but it can work. however; driver’s reactions TO you aren’t the the only times you can get hit — not seeing cyclist or, occasionally, their total lack of regard also causes collisions.

as far as the shock, travel is the amount it moves up and down. i’m only familiar with older one’s, but ride it to the office and i’ll look at it. it’s definitely nice enough out!

Comment on Fair-weather cycling by Alexander

Alexander — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:57:39 +0000

Kevin, I am amazed at some of the maneuvers riders and drivers pull off on a daily basis. One technique I use when riding a bike is to pretend like I am invisible. It actually works the majority of the time since a lot of drivers these days are doing their nails, sending a text message, scrolling the iPOD, eating a sandwich or petting the dog on their lap.

One question I had was in regards to shocks. What does “travel” in the shock mean? My shock has a lock-out feature that works nicely for on-road commuting but when I take it off-road, the other setting is just too soft. Any recommendations?

Comment on Fair-weather cycling by Tim

Tim — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:47:52 +0000

Great insight and not something most people take into consideration when it gets warmer out.

Comment on Grand Prix by admin

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:56:56 +0000

thanks, Tom. it was a good example of ‘racing w/ heart’ — that’s for sure. congrats on your top-10 in master’s!!! rad.

Comment on Grand Prix by tom

tom — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:24:32 +0000

hey kev, it was great to ride up with you and joe, on the way home, i had the wind at my back and it was mostly downhill, did not notice the incline on the way up…

you and joe were inspirational b/c you worked together and finished strong, nice job…see you around

Comment on ATA Event a Vision of Greatness by admin

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:36:37 +0000

or the office? my bike is usually here already!

don’t now where it came from… I’ll have to look

Comment on ATA Event a Vision of Greatness by Alexander

Alexander — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:45:32 +0000

The bike blender looks like a must-have for any campsite or backyard bbq. Where can you get one of those?