March 14, 2008

Before Lance There was Major

Major Taylor
You may not have heard of him but if you’re into cycling, you should. In stores now is Major, the story of turn of the century cycling champion Major Taylor. Originally from Indy, Taylor made Worcester, Massachusetts his home during his cycling heyday. As an African American athlete during the late 1800’s/early 1900’s, [...]

March 14, 2008

I did ride yesterday

From this:

To this:

in about six weeks.
Yesterday’s ride was just down to the library and the local bike shop. I had to purchase an important training tool for the Rocky Mountain. It was the only bike I did not have a computer for, and with the bet Karen and I have going, mileage is very important. [...]