Not many Posts Lately

I haven’t been posting much since I reinjured my knee. I haven’t been able to bicycle or walk very far for quite a while and that has sapped my enthusiasm.
But I am in PT and making good progress. Yesterday was my first ride in quite a while. Only 2 miles but better than none.
Now the [...]

National Bike Rally - July 11-13 Freyburg, Maine

I am excited that the 2008 National Bike Rally will be so close to my home this year. I am planning on riding there and camping for the three days of the rally. My beautiful wife will be driving up but bring her Ryan and camping.
For details and to sign up go to National Bike [...]

Hot Buy - Recumbent Rain Pants

Nice price at Campmor on Rain Pants, they are on sales for $14.97 (List is $60). These won’t be around for very long so if you would like a pair of rain pants for summer/spring wear at an excellent price grab them fast. At this price these kind of pants make sense. They don’t last [...]

Garmin Maps - Price Increase Continued

Continued from: Garmin Maps - Big Price Increase, Using a GPS as a Bike Computer
Just got off the phone with Garmin after trying to update the maps in my 60cs. I purchased the retail version of the maps because it was cheaper than the $75 on line update. But I couldn’t get it to work.
Here’s what [...]

Let Levi Ride - Over 50, 000 Supporters so Far

Please click on the picture above and join the fight to “Let Levi Ride“.
I have been very put off by the internecine battle that is destroying Bicycle Racing in Europe. That battle even more than the doping controversy has been very ugly. But watching the Tour of California last month, I was drawn back [...]

Early Bicycle Patents Blog

 
I know this may sound pretty nerdy but I was fascinated by the Blog Patent Pending, it has some great drawings from early bicycling patents and stories of technoloy development . Here are a few that caught my eye:
1. 1899 Pannier Patent
2. First Recumbent Bicycle Patent 1903
2. Bicycle Wheel, Rim, Spoke 1896
4. Roller Chain 1880
5. [...]

Tips From Ryan Owners Club

Here are some useful tips from the Ryan Owners Club 
You can see the complete list at Ryan Owners Club Tips. The Ryan Owners Club is a great resource for all Ryan Owners, I still own two Vanguards.
Most of these tips also work just fime for Longbikes Slipstream Owners.
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Washing and Lubing Your Bicycle

This is video is a little slick but still very good.
The first thing to do before you start your Spring Bicycle maintence or any other Maintence Session is to Wash and Lube your bike. You results will be much improved.
Here’s a set of brushes you might find handy at a reasonable price.
Park BCB-4 Bike Cleaning [...]

Newly Wed

I got married on Saturday to a bright and beautiful woman and will be away for a few weeks. Pictures are at Jeanne & Roland’s Wedding.

The Bicycling Paradox: Fit Doesn’t Have to Mean Thin

Here’s nice article from the New York Times that explains why Industrially Sized riders like me don’t see the pounds fall away like I did when I was a runner. The article is “The Bicycling Paradox: Fit Doesn’t Have to Mean Thin“. This link requires log in at NY Times site, it is free [...]