I've started using Panaracer Pasela and Pasela TG tires on my commuter bike. It's the first tire I've ever recommend other people try. They are reasonably priced, cheap compared to some of the other flat resistant tires, and wear very nicely. My most recent tire, a 700x26c Pasela TG, lasted more than 3,800 miles on …
Category: Cycling
Mar 15
Bike Commuter Act
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) are joining cycling advocates to introduce the Bike Commuter Act in Congress this week. The bill amends a section of the IRS code to include "bicycles" in the definition of transportation covered by fringe benefits. It provides incentives for employees to ride to work, recognizing that …
Feb 22
Humbling
I thought I spent a lot of time on a bike and amassed a large number of days ridden each year. A recent post on the RBR newsletter showed me I have a long way to go: —————————- Great Scott! At the end of each December, we've updated you on the streak owned by RBR …
Feb 21
Spring Cycling Phenomenon
It's that time of year again. Spring is around the corner and people who spent much of the winter inside hiding, riding trainers, or rollers are starting to emerge. A fridn on an email list recently summed up this strange cycling phenomenon by saying… The first big group ride of the year… there are four …
Feb 15
Studded Tires are Awesome
The recent storms that passed through the Northeast, started with snow, but switched to rain for the majority of the day. While the studded tires were nice during the ride yesterday, going through the slush and occasionally frozen snow, it wasn't until today that I discovered how awesome these tires really are. After I finished …
Jan 30
New Career Possibility
I had my first modeling gig yesterday… okay, so RIPTA (RI Public Transportation Authority) wanted some material for upcoming alternative transportation brochures and contacted Bike-To-Brown. I guess in previous years, they used "professional" models and had been given some grief about the fact that they looked too good. They had us sign waiver forms, saying …
Jan 28
More Parts
I seem to have reached some critical age on my bike. I went through many years, not needing to replace anything, and all of sudden it seems like parts are failing left and right. I replaced my first set of derailer pulleys this weekend. Just a few weeks ago, I replaced my first set of …
Jan 26
Frozen Waterbottle
My waterbottle froze on the way into work this morning, for the first time this year. I left the house and it was just under 4 degrees F, with gusts to 30mph! It actually wasn't too hard to stay warm, just lots of layers. There were a handful of people who commuted to work by …
Jan 26
Everyday Cycling
I came across another blog that really seems to fit with my style of cycling called Everyday Cycling. They seem to focus on using bikes as vehicles and including the entire family. I'll definitely try and spend some more time looking it over when I get a chance.
Jan 18
Winter Riding Tips
I happened upon a fun article discussing some winter riding tips published by Pete in Ottawa, you can find the entire article here. Even if you aren't into winter cycling, this article is entertaining enough to warrant a quick read. Here are some of the highlights: "Something I like doing in the winter is to …
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