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2009-09-27T05:07:49.928-07:00

Ahhh, now you're becoming enlightened! But you don...

2009-08-26T11:27:54.664-07:00

Ahhh, now you're becoming enlightened! But you don't need to spend a lot of cash on a "practical" bike when, with a little creativity..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7318587@N06/3618446528/in/set-72157619618920550/

And I say no need to change blog formats, just keep the updates regular.

Cheers,
Ron

Good for you on the bike commuting and everything ...

2009-08-02T09:17:42.691-07:00

Good for you on the bike commuting and everything else. My vote is for a Wordpress blog -- looking forward to seeing the new one!

I do what I can, but never have I ridden for fun.E...

2009-02-23T17:10:00.000-08:00

I do what I can, but never have I ridden for fun.

Except that one time...

Oh, and read the Rusty Tool Shed blog. I don't eve...

2009-02-20T20:59:00.000-08:00

Oh, and read the Rusty Tool Shed blog. I don't even think I've met Russell yet, but that's the funniest bike-related shizzle I've read.

A bunch of good ones in there. I love riding in th...

2009-02-20T20:57:00.000-08:00

A bunch of good ones in there. I love riding in the rain (fenders mandatory).

I have to say I agree on the no swimming part. But trail running, I've actually gotten to like (we're talking northern ice age trail here, not a rail trail). No worries, however, as the bike always will be king. ;-) And running actually makes me think I might try a cross race again someday in the next who-knows-how-many years.

As for others, I'd add some in similar veins to what you had:

-- Ride with the kids. Go as slow as they want. Or hitch them up and rip it as fast as they want. When they dig it, it's even sweeter.

-- Ride where the kids want to go. My son loves the MTB trails... even on his 20-incher. Wants to go on the nastiest trails, even if he has to walk a lot. Or ride to a playground. Or don't set a destination and wing it.

-- If you ride in a group, whenever possible, ride with everyone. MTB is easier to do this, especially with loops involved. Hammer one out with the hammers. Then whoever in the group you run into next, talk about where you want to ride, then do it. Like you said before, speed doesn't matter if they're "slower" than you. It's about chillin' with others.

- Build bike mounted bottle openers. Nuff said.

- Practice the same MTB corner in both directions at increasing speeds until you biff. Gotta find the limit.

- Do death spirals -- turns as tight as you can make them -- in both directions. This one's fun with the kids too... they can turn WAY tighter on their little bikes that they almost always win, even when dad tries his hardest.

- build your own DYI bike lights. i'm about to do this. can't wait.

- Try a new bike mechanic "thing." For me it'll be building wheels. For others, it might be changing a brake cable. (though probably not readers of THIS blog). ;-)

- Go on bunny hop rides. Hop everything you can. Even on a fixie.

- anyone who reads this, start typing. I can't believe the stuff I spewed out here when just thinking about fun bike shenanigans I've done.

Yeah, I figured this post would resonate with you....

2009-02-20T13:26:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I figured this post would resonate with you. You pretty much do all these things - and probably more!

Thats what I'm talkin' bout!Great posts Denny!

2009-02-20T12:13:00.000-08:00

Thats what I'm talkin' bout!

Great posts Denny!

You should definitely join Cale and I at Kettles s...

2009-02-04T21:04:00.000-08:00

You should definitely join Cale and I at Kettles sometime. Last year we went every Tuesday once it got nice out and did at least a couple of hours. Plus, I would promise not to drop you ;) After all, I know who holds the purse strings.

Wow, Dave. Thanks for taking the time to comment s...

2009-02-04T18:46:00.000-08:00

Wow, Dave. Thanks for taking the time to comment so thoughtfully. I like your idea of periodic family checks. I'm sure my wife would appreciate it if I did that instead of regaling her with detailed accounts of my recovery rides!

Great food for thought. I really liked your ideas ...

2009-02-04T17:00:00.000-08:00

Great food for thought. I really liked your ideas about setting the goals -- in a very complete fashion, with time, $$, etc -- with your family as a key component. It really sounds like it kept everyone "on the same page."

That's definitely something I can take away from this post. I sort of had one of those hand-to-head "why didn't I think of that" moments. I had some goal discussion with family last year, but in hindsight, nowhere near enough. As a result, life for everyone involved could've been better.

Taking it a step further, just as periodic testing during the season is an indicator of physical fitness, I think periodic checks to make sure I'm on track with the family will help too.

My race schedule was never very heavy, and is very light this year. But whether it's for racing or just training for fitness, anything to help everyone understand what is involved and agree upon it can only be a good thing.

Thanks for the insight, and I look forward to more.

i would like to know what your two or three key wo...

2009-01-16T21:16:00.000-08:00

i would like to know what your two or three key workouts consist of? Thanks... I enjoy the blog.

Great post. Regimented training plans are great, b...

2009-01-16T19:55:00.000-08:00

Great post. Regimented training plans are great, but feel like "paint by numbers." And there seems to be so much conflicting info out there... "do this for your base period" while another says something different, and yet another says don't worry about going too slow in the base phase. I realize that everyone's different, but I'm looking forward to hearing your two cents as to what's worked for you in terms of key workouts, etc.

It's all in the wheels.

2009-01-13T10:34:00.000-08:00

It's all in the wheels.

You mean besides blog about them? I guess I'll hav...

2009-01-13T06:45:00.000-08:00

You mean besides blog about them? I guess I'll have to do some bike races or something.

But what are you going to do with all those race w...

2009-01-12T20:47:00.000-08:00

But what are you going to do with all those race wheels?

Today. I establish bicycle-related blog.Would you ...

2009-01-11T18:45:00.000-08:00

Today.

I establish bicycle-related blog.

Would you link to my blog by all means?

http://bicycle-hillclimb-machine.blogspot.com/

In addition, I come to look.

I have to second R's rustbuster suggestion. SRAM m...

2008-12-26T15:43:00.000-08:00

I have to second R's rustbuster suggestion. SRAM made a euro-only version of their chain called "saltshaker", which may now be available in the US. It does not rust.

Also, what about a Pugsley? (I know, it's a bit over the top, but it wins lots of snow races).

Oh, sweet!

2008-12-15T18:23:00.000-08:00

Oh, sweet!

Also of note for winter riding: thin layers work b...

2008-12-08T07:40:00.000-08:00

Also of note for winter riding: thin layers work better than thick, cotton is evil, cheap wool works better than expensive polyporpylene, cross country skiing socks are best for keeping your feet warm, Gore Tex over socks turn any shoe into a winter shoe, thin tires (32 or under) cut through the snow & get better traction, it's better to leave a little chilly than to be overheatesd and sweaty half way there, good ski goggles that wrap around deeply keep you nice and toasty (75% of body heat is lost through the head, 50% of that from the eyesockets) and let you see when it's snowing, & if you can do it safely leave your bike outside to prevent water condesation from forming on the inside of the frame. And lastly, always, ALWAYS use never seize or teflon tape on the bottom braket cups and derailleur hanger to insure you will always be able to remove them when necessary.

Good point about the mudflap. There are some cool ...

2008-12-04T10:52:00.000-08:00

Good point about the mudflap. There are some cool ones on Buddyflaps.com.

Here's some fodder for any nerds who might be reading. Might a rust-prone chain spare the frame from corrosion? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathodic_protection

Along with seconding the use of FULL fenders I rec...

2008-12-04T10:40:00.000-08:00

Along with seconding the use of FULL fenders I recommend a mud flap on the front one.

Another good, yet cheap investment is a "rustbuster" chain from KMC - http://www.kmcchain.com/index.php?ln=en&fn=bu_bicycle#e

Happy to spread the love.I think Pete's six-weeks-...

2008-12-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

Happy to spread the love.

I think Pete's six-weeks-later photo is even more unnerving than the day-one photo. Day one says, "I passed out and my friends shaved off half my beard." Six weeks says, "a bear ran off with my shaving rock."

Icebike contributor Pete Hickey the University of ...

2008-12-01T14:19:00.000-08:00

Icebike contributor Pete Hickey the University of Ottawa is known for his ground breaking research on the utility of beards in winter cycling.

Thanks for the link love!

Ronsta - you're a great example of a top-level rac...

2008-11-26T12:10:00.000-08:00

Ronsta - you're a great example of a top-level racer who doesn't feel like every ride needs to be a training ride, and who understands that competition is just one facet of cycling.

I admire the way you've made riding an important part of your life, but not the most important part. I also dig the way you and Russell build community by inviting people out for social rides.