Starting to get dark

I think I still have a few weeks of riding left, but I definitely feel the end of the season upon me. Mornings are downright dark — and while the evenings are generally nice, dusk is usually around the corner by the time I get home. I think the time change (October 19) will be… Continue reading Starting to get dark

First Day on the New Bike

So, I haven’t said much about it, but last Monday I ordered a new bike. I had an hour to kill after meeting Duffy for dinner and symphony rehearsal, so I stopped by the bike shop. I mentioned that I was looking for a “dedicated commuter” that would possibly be able to take me on… Continue reading First Day on the New Bike

A “Highly Visible” John

I was going to write about how beautiful it was this morning, but I fear that I’d just sound like a broken record. That said, while it was really, really cold, it was a very, very nice morning. Duffy wanted to sleep in for a few extra minutes, which meant that I showered first, which… Continue reading A “Highly Visible” John

Stupid Weather

So I had symphony practice last night – which meant that I didn’t bike in. However, I did manage to have dinner with my wife – which was a bit of a surprise, so that was nice. Now that my knee is feeling almost completely better, I really thought that I was really going to… Continue reading Stupid Weather

Knee Injuries are No Fun

So I hyperextended my knee a little bit on my Monday ride — it was nothing major, and something I’ve done before. During one of the climbs, I didn’t have good form, was pedaling slowly, and whoops. I didn’t think much about it at the time, and I shouldn’t be paying much attention to it… Continue reading Knee Injuries are No Fun

Today’s 50 Mile Ride

I have been doing so much of the commute to work stuff that I haven’t actually been out for a “fun” ride in quite some time. I figured this morning, with it being Labor Day & everything, it was time to remedy that. One of my favorite “guaranteed to make me exhausted” rides is what… Continue reading Today’s 50 Mile Ride