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Howdo. My name is Zach Magoon and I have been commuting year-round by bike for the last 7 years in both Boston, MA and Portland, ME. Because each day brings new challenges, whether it be changing weather conditions, crappy drivers, sore muscles or mechanicals, I think my ramblings will be, at the very least, moderately amusing. | |
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Greetings and salutations. My name is Rick Nelson (no, not that one damnit) and I am a rider for Team Bikeman.com. You can check out my profile in the team rider section. “Racin Rick” covers my trials and tribulations as a mountain bike racer, commuter, new father etc. In truth, its just a way for me to kill time at work and to see pictures of myself on the web. So here are some excerpts from all my blogging, hope you enjoy. | |
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Welcome to Tales From The Soiled Chamois. This is going to be an online journal taking you through my season of training for and racing marathon, 6, 12, and 24 hour solo endurance races all while working a full time job, being married with a two year old son. I'm no pro, even though I do occasionally race against them. I'm just out there having fun pushing myself. | |
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Not to be confused with the time-trial and women's-specific 650C wheel, the 650B wheel is all about comfort, versatility, and speed over varied terrain. The key to this is all in the tires. A 650x38B setup is about the same diameter as a 700C wheel with a 19mm tire... | |
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Spring in Maine |
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Written by Commuter Files
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 |
Well it's been a while. Last week I had my first ride home in shorts! I was trying to think when the last time was--I bet I have to go back to October. Man, that's a long time to be wearing tights or rain pants. It was nice to just change out of shorts and a jersey. Those extra layers really add to the changing time each day. Some days in the winter I think I spend more time looking for clothes, putting them on or washing them than I do actually riding. But no more. This weekend we're supposed to hit the 75 degree mark. Now that's downright hot. But why do I change back and forth? Comfort--comfort on the bike and comfort off. I have yet to find a durable enough, comfortable enough outfit that works for riding and sitting in the office. Plus, no matter how near of far your ride is, you're gonna sweat.
I read an article the NYT about fashion and biking. It was pretty ridiculous. Now, I really should be happy that more people are considering riding bikes to work. But these jackholes are worrying about what designer clothes are cool enough to pay homage to their overpriced Dutch-style bikes. Good grief. The dude in the photo is wearing a full suit and a trench coat. Even in the dead of winter this boob will be sweating his baguettes off. And then he'll be all stinky sitting around in a 2K wool suit all day. Dumb. Dress for comfort, not stupid fashion. Don't let clothes be the reason you don't bike, or do bike. Commuting by bike is about keeping one less car off the road. It's about getting some exercise in our otherwise sedentary life. It's about simple things like hearing birds chirp or seeing all the worms on the pavement after a rain storm.
It's Spring, so get on out there and ride. Bike to work week is coming in May--Cities and towns across the US have all kinds of events and activities to help spread the word about commuting. Recruit a friend this year--I have a couple I'm going to target. Ride safely, have fun. |
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