Category: Getting Fit

  • Cyclo-Cross Looks Wicked Nuts and Lots of Fun

    So Eric, from Cycle Sports in Doylestown, was talking  about his Cyclo-Cross racing. This sport looks nuts, but totally fun. Essentially think of Mt biking, but with a road bike. Insane. Check out the Wikipedia entry on the sport. I think I might be willing to try it out one day. I haven’t been Mt…

  • Training Ride And Clinic with Eric from Cycle Sports Doylestown

    Today, I went out on a training ride with Eric Cutter from Cycle Sports Doylestown and two other cyclists (Jim and Janice). We practiced riding in a group as well as how to deal with bumping and drafting. Thanks Eric for a great time. See you next Saturday at 7:45am at Cycle Sports!

  • What I Carry On My Rides

    People love showing the gear that they have. They also like talking about what gear they use on a regular basis. Here’s what I carry on all my rides: ICE laminated info card – Just in case USB key with ICE info on it as well Cell phone handlebar mount Camelbak Lobo hydration system Topeak…

  • Today’s Ride

    So today’s ride didn’t get me over the threshold of 10 miles, but it was a much tougher ride. I started out going up hill and hit some nice climbs that really took the air out of me. But, as with all uphill climbs, there’s always a nice downhill to recover. This Saturday, I’m supposed…

  • Since Saturday

    Since Saturday, I’ve been riding every day. I’ve even had a valve blow out and a flat tire. I’ve been having tons of fun even though the most I’ve done on a ride so far is 10 miles. This Saturday the plan is go to out with Eric from Cycle Sports in Doylestown for a…