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That’s from editorial cartoonist Ted Rall . . . → Read More: Favors from Terrorists

More than one person has observed I do things backwards in the cycling world. I start a ride program in the fall or winter instead of the late spring. I optimistically “plan” for long rides and pedal them pessimistically. Today’s ride … is a ride that no one should do without being in shape and [...] . . . → Read More: Apprehension

Kent Petersen has Three Coaches that collectively keep him a lean enduring cyclist. Today I’ve hired one of them to help me lose weight and get back in shape. Coach Commute. Kent uses Coach Long-Commute. My route to work is only 11 miles, so I’m signing on with Coach Commute. Today the Coach instructed “it’s [...] . . . → Read More: Coach Commute

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bike. Then I realized that the Lord doesn’t work that way, so I stole a bike and asked Him to forgive me. . . . → Read More: Bike Thought of the Day

I’m not a very good rider in the heat. I can work up a sweat in the shade going under 15mph when it is under 60°F (16°C) outside. When temperatures rise I turn into a portable salty stream. Next week it’s going to be over 100 (38°+ C) in the afternoons. This lead to an [...] . . . → Read More: Thinking About Heat

On my ride to work this morning I passed my weight. Yay! A change this month, since the pounds are starting to come off I’ll base each month’s weight target on my weight at the start of the month. Weight : 240, measured at work on the doctor’s office scale. Miles : 244, after the [...] . . . → Read More: Weight Day July 2009

The light is red, so I come to as close to a full stop as I can while staying upright. The plan is to turn right zip down 39th (soon to be César Chávez Blvd.) for a block and turn left onto home street. I’ve been out for an hour and a half of riding [...] . . . → Read More: Enjoying Luck

Some ride reports are about how fast who went where. Others, my favorite kind, give a kind of sideways transcription of the experience. Joe does just that with Portland to Glacier, Yes that Glacier. He made a glib comment during the winter about riding the Portland to Glacier if it were offered. It was and [...] . . . → Read More: Yes, That Ride