I spend most of last weekend on the cape, Friday and Saturday to be exact with an early departure Sunday AM. I managed to sneak a short 45 minute solo ride in Friday afternoon before the skies opened and unleashed a brief rainstorm. Saturday was ideal–my hostess (whom I’ll affectionately refer to as “Jan Ullrich” [...]
Did the cosmos seemed misaligned yesterday? Did something not feel quite right, but you just couldn’t put your finger on it? Don’t worry any longer because I have the answer, and here it is:
What is it you ask? It’s the General’s new bike! It’s a Giant FCR 3, and it’s what the owner at the [...]
Sweet Ride
Originally uploaded by sipclip&go
I spied this bike while walking up Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA last Saturday. The owner, a stylist at Snip Salon, had just unlocked it and I complimented him on this vintage piece. He was kind enough to set it up for a quick snapshot for me. A little research revealed [...]
So, my parents went out and bought two brand new bikes. It was my dad’s idea, he’s been busy on a stationary all winter at the gym and enjoyed it so much he wanted to get a “real” bike. He hasn’t been on a bike since he was 12, so I really have to hand [...]
That little footbridge
I managed to make it out and ride this morning, only a quickie but I timed it perfectly. The clouds were just burning off giving way to a sunny day. My legs were very willing today, I felt light with a lot of rev in the engine. I’m not sure why that is [...]
Ahhh, Spring. At last we can head outside on our bikes to pedal off some off that cabin fever we’ve endured all winter. But even the good things in life are not without their challenges. In the Northeast, a cruel, cold winter has left roads broken and damaged. Those of us out on our road [...]
After the library, I hit the grocery store. I needed a few items for tonight’s meal, plus a few other sundries. The DB handled the load without a problem, but I could shop for the whole week if I had a Surly Big Dummy. The General has been nothing but supportive each time I’ve walked [...]
Guilt had done its job and motivated me to do some long overdue cleaning.
If you remember, I’m the lazy one who left her chain looking like this all winter. But I’m seeking redemption, and after a good soapy hose down and
ample lube from Pedro’s my bike was looking like her old self again.
(and who [...]
It’s really not fair to taunt her because she has company this weekend, but it had to be done. Besides finding time to make wise ass signs, I installed the new Sigma 906 0n the Rocky Mountain. I can’t wait to go play in the woods soon. I have enjoyed the ability to ride outside [...]
Abuse & Neglect
This is a classic example of “ridden hard and put away wet.” I’m ashamed to say this is my mountain bike, and I must have done just that in a sprint to ride outdoors this winter in lousy weather. With my busy schedule I probably just got a quick ride in and then [...]
