Archive for June, 2009

cycloblogging #2: yes, you _should_ bring that water bottle…

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Ok, so I went basically the same ~2.5 mile neighborhood circuit I rode yesterday, with minor modifications (a right turn instead of a left at the bottom of the hill, and a straight shot up mannakee). About 75 degrees out, beautiful clear sky. I’m a little more comfortable with being on the bike [...]

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A new challenger arrives (or the beginning of the complich8 cycloblog). Oh, and more travel: Louisville and Seattle updates.

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Ok, so this is sort of reverse chronological order, but that’s fine…
So the first thing’s first. I just got a bike. It’s a Surly CrossCheck, 62cm frame (biggest they make). Shimano Tiagra/Deore components. Some crazy ultra-heavy-duty BMX downhill pedals. I’d been shopping for a bike for a couple months and [...]

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