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Tips on Being a Green Cyclist

If you are reading this blog chances are that you ride a bike in some form or fashion. Cycling is by its very nature an environmentally friendly activity whether you are a seasoned commuter or a recreational weekend warrior. For whatever reason you have chosen to ride your bike as a cyclist we have a responsibility to do what we can to protect our planet and just riding is not enough. Here are some… »
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The First Triathlon

I’ve signed up and my training is underway for my first triathlon. I’m very excited to expand my fitness into three sports. I think I’ll always have a soft spot for my bike, but training in three sports has kept me motivated and on a tight schedule. The Stanford Treeathon is now three weeks away. It is a sprint triathlon. Distances for each sport are short; 500 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and… »
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Avoiding the Bite!

What do you do when Dog X drops his/her ball and takes to the two-wheeled animal that is you and your bike? There are many different methods for dealing with dogs that chase cyclists, some methods work for one dog and not for others. It is an unfortunate series of trial and error that will hopefully end this folly of Dog X’s ways. I am a cyclist and a dog lover, however I do not enjoy being chased… »
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Cyclocross 101

It is autumn which means my favorite time of the year is here. I love the fall, for all its beautiful colors, more moderate temperatures and the occasional brisk morning. I also love this time of year because it is the season of bike racing that I lust after all year long – cyclocross. Yes, the crazy race where you get off and on your bike, hop over barriers and run up super muddy hills. In this… »
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Adventures in the Baby's Bike Trailer

There are lots of new mom challenges out there. I’ve spent the last two months getting my daughter Rylie in the bike trailer. In a word, patience is the key. I was very excited to get my new Giant FCR 1w this past February. I had illusions of riding miles and miles with my daughter in tow, so I had my bike built along with a brand spankin’ new bike trailer. Rylie was then 8 months old. We strolled… »
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To Clip or Not to Clip...

In the world of mountain biking you’ve got plenty of choices. You’ve got hard tail bikes, front suspension bikes, and full suspension. You’ve got 1.75 tires, knobby 2.2 tires, and full on downhill 2.5-inch tires. And then you’ve got clipless pedals, flats, or clip pedals. Sometimes it seems like there are too many choices! When I first started racing my choice of pedal was the flat pedal otherwise… »
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