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April 14th Spring Training Ride
Went for a nice little 22 mile training ride this afternoon. We’re getting an earlier start than last year, which is good. Started the day off with a flat rear tire on my Trek… in my LIVING ROOM! Ha! I … Continue reading
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April Fools Day, Let’s Ride
Welcome to April Fools day and the start of our Official Cycling Season here at IGotABike! Carolyn and I are both really excited about this season. Last year was awesome, as we logged just about two thousand miles. Hopefully we … Continue reading
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Cardboard Bicycle Helmet!
OK, this looks like something I would have made, except that I would have used duct tape for the shell The Cardboard Bicycle Helmet Anyway, this is actually a reasonable use of cardboard, I think. All bike helmets should be … Continue reading
How to Remember that Old Bike
OK.. This one is a bit weird, in a way, but we all know that bikes are art, right? I mean, you leave your bike parked in the living room just because it looks cool, dontcha? Bicycle taxidermy. It could … Continue reading
Are You Ready for a Smart Bike?
Just when you thought that the bicycle had reached the pinnacle of man-made, self=propelled machinery, it’s time to computer control it. Just add your smart phone with this app and it will shift gears for you. Smart Bike App In … Continue reading
Cool New Bike Horn Sounds Like a Car Horn!
Commute a lot? You’ll dig this. It’s in the “why the heck didn’t I think of that” category. It’s a car horn for a bicycle. Check it out here Bicycle Horn It’s a tad bit pricey, about as much as … Continue reading
Winter Riding
Winter is here, and it’s time to… RIDE! I know it seems like things have been slow here lately. The cold temps and lack of sunlight make it difficult to find time to ride, but this year, we have been … Continue reading
Cool Tech: Airless Tires
Check out this LINK to read about some new technology airless bicycle tires. When I first stumbled across them, I was thinking solid rubber tires, like what you had on your very first bike, but these are flexible. They are … Continue reading
How to Proofide Your Leather Brooks Saddle
How I Proofided My Leather Brooks Professional Saddle Saddle Price: $120.oo approx., LBS Proofide, 25 gram (0.9 oz.) Price: $12.6o incld. shipping, Ebay OK, so when I bought my Trek 520 used, I saved enough money to get a few extra … Continue reading
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Please Don’t Do Me Any Favors!
This one goes out to all of the Motorists out there: Please don’t do me any favors! One of the most dangerous situations I routinely encounter is when I am road riding and I want to make a left hand … Continue reading