Biking

A Collection of Bike-Related Items

By brock on Mon 19 Apr 2010, 10:33 pm

I haven't ridden much in the month since I crashed, but my wrists have been feeling much better lately so I'm trying to get out there more. This past weekend, I read an article in Bicycling magazine about Scott Cutshall, who lost 330 pounds by riding his bike every day and sticking to a low-calorie diet. So even though it was cold and windy yesterday and I was wiped after work tonight, I made myself go out for a ride and logged 27 miles between the two trips. Read more »

Apartment Wish List, Part 1

By brock on Tue 8 Sep 2009, 8:33 pm

As much as I love our current apartment, things could always be a little bit better in some way, no matter where you are. I'm calling this Part 1 because I'm sure I'll think of more, but for now, I'd love me some:

Street-level bike parking

Our building has a bike rack in the parking garage below the building. It's indoor behind a locked door, so it's better than outside, but it still didn't keep Erin's last bike from being stolen. Read more »

Another New Record

By brock on Sun 30 Aug 2009, 11:36 am

I set another personal record today - over 21 miles in one trip! Read more »

A Slightly Damp Ride

By brock on Sat 29 Aug 2009, 11:11 am

I got drizzled on for the last of my three laps around Haines Point this morning, but hey - I'm up to three laps.

  • Total Distance: 14.64 mi
  • Average Speed: 13.5 mph
  • Max Speed: 26.6 mph, cruising along Independence Ave
  • Total Ride Time: 1:05
  • Calories Burned: about 900

It occurred to me when I got home that I should really be more careful when I'm out riding these days. Not because I'm usually reckless or anything like that, but because I'll look pretty stupid at my wedding in three weeks if I'm in a cast and stitches.

Another Trip Around Haines Point

By brock on Thu 27 Aug 2009, 9:27 pm

Did another two laps around Haines Point again tonight - the same ride as Tuesday night, except I didn't get lost in the middle and came straight home after, so it was shorter.

  • Total Distance: 11.88 mi
  • Average Speed: 12 mph
  • Max Speed: 65.9 mph (might be a fluke with my cyclometer, but I doubt it)
  • Total Ride Time: 58 minutes
  • Calories Burned: about 600

Not bad. And it may be TMI, but I can pedal a lot longer than I can sit on a bike saddle. I've got low-end padded bike shorts, and I'm wondering if it would be worth investing in a better pair to make the ride more comfortable.

I Feel Goooood

By brock on Tue 25 Aug 2009, 8:30 pm

I haven't been getting as much exercise as I should, and this evening was quite a bit cooler than most we've had lately. It was a perfect evening to ride down to Haines Point, a 3.2 mile loop of well-kept, lightly-trafficked pavement that local bikers use to train.

I got passed a lot while I was there by much more fashionable and trim individuals wearing much flashier outfits, but I still managed two laps. Read more »

Late Weekend Re-cap

By brock on Tue 7 Jun 2005, 9:04 pm
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