Why I always wear a bicycle helmet

 
I don’t bicycle without a helmet. That logic has been reinforced for me several times.

Wintersocks - SealSkinz & Smartwool

Well no surprise the weather has turned cold in New Hampshire. So last Saturday I got out my Smartwool and SealSkinz socks. They make a nice combo for winter riding even if you wear sandals like I do. The SealSkinz are mildly breathable and very windproof. The Smartwool socks are comfortable and warm even when [...]

Patagonia 50% off sale

It is time for the annual almost Labor Day Sale at Patagonia. Here’s their latest announcement.

Patagonia July Sale

 
Here’s the latest Sale at the Patagonia Freeport Outlet. I have gotten some great buys on previous year gear at these sales. Two year ago, I got 2 R0.5 Jeseys for $15 each. They are normally $70 and would have been marked down to $35 but since they were from the previous year, the price was [...]

Wear the Yellow Jersey for $7.99 - Hot Buy

 
Here’s a nice buy on a simple Yellow Poly Jersey from Sierra Trading Post, the Columbia Sportswear Omni-Dry Top - Highland, Short Sleeve (For Men) at $7.99 each. This is an excellent warm weather Recumbent Cycling Jersey and a great first layer when the weather gets cooler.
Columbia makes nice clothing, with flat seams that don’t [...]

Recumbent Rain Pants

The same folks from Sweden, Craft, who make the shorts I recommended also make some nice Recumbent Cycling Pants, Craft Storm Tights. They are 100% poly with a very nice finish and much nicer that anything you will see on the normal cycling sites.
The Craft Storm Tights are just the thing for that cold morning [...]

Good Buy - Recumbent Cycling Shorts

Sierra Trading Post is having a sale on what they call fitness shorts. These Polyester/Lycra shorts with no liner or pad are just the right thing for Recumbent Cycling in Hot Weather. They have a very small rear pocket but nothing that will interfere with butt comfort and them do come in industrial sizes. Take [...]

Cleat Positioning - Follow Up

Follow up on previous post Positioning Cleats
I have moved my cleats back as far as possible as suggested in the previous post and agree that seems to be a better position as suggested in the linked discussions.
I have taken the next step and gotten the trusty Dremel Tool out and lengthened the slots in my [...]

Hot Buys - Patagonia Outlet Memorial Day Sale

Patagonia Outlet Memorial Day Sale
40% Off Current Outlet Prices Storewide at Freeport Outlet.

Great Recumbent Cycling Shirt Buy

NB - This shirt is now sold out and Campmor has closed the page.
Campmor is having a sale on the Duofold VariTEC Short Sleeve HydroDuct Tee (For Men), $2.96 each. This is a shirt I like at a great price. I usually buy brighter colors (I bought slate blue) but at this price I am [...]