I thought I was finished with bike defects when Trek swapped out my 2012 frame for a 2013 frame to finally fix the extremely noisy back brake. Since then I have really been enjoying my rides, and the geometry of this bike has been a good fit for me. But, my “happily ever after” story … [Read more…]
Yesterday’s 10-mile bike ride was nearly perfect. The weather was warm, but not hot, and it just felt great. I haven’t seen a turtle on the greenway this year. Maybe next time. I adjusted my seat so it’s set all the way back. It feels more comfortable and keeps me from shifting around. The geometry … [Read more…]
I’ve been riding casually for several months now, with the goal of getting used to the new bike and getting used to moving. Now that I’m in better shape I wanted a benchmark to work from so I took my Garmin GPS with me. It clips to the handlebars and shows me things like average … [Read more…]
I got caught in the rain on my ride this evening. I should have turned around earlier but I thought I could make it. It was totally unsafe, but a wonderful experience to ride with the lightning strikes off in the distance and thunderclaps all around me. The bike trail was deserted on my way … [Read more…]
After quite a bit of waiting for the bike shop to do enough testing of the brakes, Trek replaced my bike frame under warranty. I understand that they wanted to make sure other options had been explored before going to that extent, but I was very glad when they finally decided to do it. I … [Read more…]
I haven’t been out on the bike for a few days, and tonight seemed like a good night to ride. The weather is super nice – not too hot or cold. Even with the sun getting low, the greenway had quite a few people out walking. My legs were burning something fierce after just a … [Read more…]
Before Ellie was born I went several months riding 10 miles a day, 5 days a week. I knew from the start that my bike was too small (long story) but I thought by using a longer seat post I could make up for it. The more I rode, the more I started to get … [Read more…]
I walked the same route today and I felt pretty good. The sun was getting pretty low when I started and by the time I finished it was getting dark. The weather was perfect. Toughening up my feet is going to take some work. After about a mile and a half they start feeling like … [Read more…]
The weather was so inviting today, I just had to get out and experience it first hand. The temperature was in the low 70s, with some nice sunshine. The birds were fully cooperative in providing the sound effects. The total distance was about 3.5 miles – just enough to give me some exercise. My tender … [Read more…]
My trip to North Carolina has been delayed until tomorrow. The car is in the shop getting a new ball joint installed. I also have a new turn signal lens to install. Those fixes should allow it to pass inspection, and then I can get the registration taken care of. Since I won’t have a … [Read more…]