Jun 22, 2012 | Accessories, General |
There’s that old saying that you get what you pay for. And that’s definitely true for some things. Vacuum cleaners, for example. I once bought a $15 dollar vacuum and while it was fine for some things, it didn’t have enough suction power to get pet hair out of my...
Jun 21, 2012 | Activism, Commute |
On any given day, riding in the bike lane, I have to swerve out and into traffic because someone is double parked or a truck is making a delivery, and instead of finding a proper parking spot or idling in the main traffic lane, they decide to pull into and block the...
Jun 20, 2012 | Accessories, Lifestyle |
Barefoot running is a new fitness fad. I don’t know if barefoot cycling is ever going to take off, but from the couple of times I’ve done it, I just can’t see it happening. Pushing a pedal, even a wide plastic platform pedal, in bare feet is nothing short of painful....
Jun 19, 2012 | Bike Racing, Travel |
It was an exciting finish to the 76th edition of the Tour de Suisse on Sunday. The race leader, Rui Costa (a Portugese rider for the Spanish team, Movistar) had a 14 second lead over Luxembourger rider Frank Schleck. The 9th and final stage featured two HC climbs, and...
