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Riding safely : 23/100
This is part 3 of a 4 part series on getting started with bicycling. In part 1 we covered getting a bike and in part 2 we covered proper clothing and tools to start cycling. In part 3 we are going to discuss how to ride your bike safely. Its just like riding a bike…
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Getting started with bicycling : 21/100
I spend a lot of time on this site talking about how I ride my bike. Currently I am on week 7 of a 12 week base training program for mountain bike racing. My thinking was that I needed a distraction from current events. I also wanted to add some structure to my bike rides.…
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Sprints : 19/100
Some days are a series of sprints, one after another, until you collapse, or are ready to. Today was one of those days. It started with a morning workout of nine 10 second sprints on the bike. Then work ended up being a lot of sprints. Suddenly the day is over and I am ready…
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Sunny Day : 17/100
Another beautiful day in Colorado. We went on a small group ride for a couple of hours. Then came home and sat in the shade as it was also a warm day. I think everyone got sunburned today. Ooopsie. Workout Details: 2 hour ride at level 2 heart rate zone. Nice and easy to finish…
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Wax on : 16/100
After your tires the bike chain is the most used piece of equipment. A chain is as critical as the bearings in your wheels and bottom bracket, but it gets none of the protection. Keeping a chain clean and lubricated is a constant process. The main method of lubricating a bike chain is with grease…
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Maintenance : 14/100
What do I want to write about today? So many options and yet so little determination to make a decision. I have to work in just over 30 minutes so I need to make this quick. Its Thursday which means we are close to the weekend. Close enough that I am already making plans: Mow…
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Turn and do not burn : 12/100
I had a lot to say but none of it sounded great today. So now I have 3 drafts going for future posts. Workout Details: This week is a rest week in my training. It is the 6th week of a 12 week program focused on getting my base fitness to a solid foundation. I…
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Chicken Transfer : 10/100
Happy mothers day to all you mothers out there! Kate and I spent some time with my mom at their home in Durango. We brought some homemade chocolate treats that Kate made: buckeyes, peppermint patties, and orange truffles. Too maintain social distancing we sat outside and wore masks. Bike talk: The free-hub on my bike…
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Saddle Saturday : 9/100
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Watch that screen time : 7/100
So close to the weekend! What are your plans? I am gonna get a couple of bike rides in, naturally. Hopefully I will have all the equipment gathered to wax my bike chain for the first time. I hope to have a report on that shortly. I don’t know about you but I have an…