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When I Do and Do Not Wear a Bike Helmet
Cycling is my primary mode of transportation after air transit. Each time I get on a bike I have the choice of wearing a bike helmet, or not. I don’t wear a bike helmet each and every time I get … Continue reading
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Form vs Function – A Sexist Cycling Anecdote
A few weeks ago my wife, Karen, invited me to join her on a trek to the East Bay to ride the Iron Horse Trail. She was participating in a women’s meet up to ride from Pleasant Hill to Danville … Continue reading
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Cycling Calms Cities
Cycling calms cities. A bold claim. Stick with me for a few paragraphs and perhaps I can persuade you. I’ll be moving into my third decade of cycling in San Francisco this fall. Twenty plus years provides plenty of perspective … Continue reading
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Cycling Saga: Heads vs Tails
It’s early spring in Iowa after a harsher than usual winter highlighted by a ‘polar vortex’. Last winter I was able to do four or five Iowa rides in January and February. This year, none. I was determined to get … Continue reading
Zero to 6000 in 5 Years
(Long Post) It’s January 2009. I’ve just turned 50 a couple of months ago. I weigh over 200 pounds and I’m 5’6″ tall on a good day. My mother is terminally ill and on the other side of the country. … Continue reading
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Pedaling for Power – 125 Watts per Hour
I enjoy analogies. I like converting abstract concepts into tangible realities. Say you want to lose 10 lbs. What does that really mean? A gallon of milk weights a little over 8 pounds. Pick one up at your local grocer. … Continue reading
Energy Drinks without High Fructose Corn Syrup
I am an avid cyclist and workout regularly at a health club when I can’t get out on the road. To keep myself hydrated and replenished with important electrolytes I had been using Gatorade or Gatorade 2 as my energy … Continue reading
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Not Your Sunday Ride in the Park
This past Sunday my wife, Karen, my youngest daughter, Abbey, and I had a nice fall Sunday to spend in New York City. Crisp, cool and clear with a slight breeze up from the south along the rivers either side … Continue reading
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Cycling to Pro Sports in SF – a Football vs Baseball Comparison
San Francisco is fortunate to have great professional sports. Given their popularity, getting to and from their venues can be a challenge. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend the 49er’s 2013 season opener, a closely contested 34-28 win over … Continue reading
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SF to SFO by Bike for Business or Pleasure (It can be done!)
(Long Post) As our society’s interest in cycling has grown and my personal commitment has matured I began exploring ways of adding cycling to out of the ordinary parts of my life. I travel quite a bit, about twenty trips … Continue reading
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