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This past weekend I did my first century (100 mile) training ride for this summer’s Seattle to Portland bike race. Initially, my intention was only to do about 80 miles but the day was fine and I had a good companion. All the necessities were there for a ride that brought me completely into the [...]
Tue, April 28 2009 » On the Road » No Comments
The biking architect went for a ride to celebrate a lovely spring day. Training miles on the agenda were 65.
First 40 miles were shared with two other riders. This is good.
Then at 11 am those two riders went home and BA continued on into the country hinterlands. Cell phone turned off and no pre-arranged ride [...]
Thu, March 26 2009 » On the Road » 2 Comments
For four or five years I have had a dream of a fine carbon fiber road bicycle – I believe since I first heard of them and lifted one in a bicycle shop. I have looked at many models and many prices in numerous cycle shops when I travel. I particularly seemed to focus on [...]
Thu, March 12 2009 » On the Road » 1 Comment
My favorite biking architect was determined to once again to ride the Seattle to Portland (STP) tour July 11, 2009. He had struck a deal that he would not ride it alone again, because that had been no fun and just plain exhausting. Alas, no one was coming forward to participate this year.
He has done [...]
Thu, February 26 2009 » On the Road » 2 Comments
During Thanksgiving I went to California to visit my daughter. On the first full day of our visit we got out our bikes and helmets and went to the Napa Valley to explore Wine country. We had a great ride, though we missed the Charles Shultz Snoop Museum!
I took some pictures and then on Christmas [...]
Mon, January 12 2009 » On the Road » No Comments
This is the section where I will be sharing my passion for bicycle riding and touring. I will update it whenever I have story to share or new design for the “greatest” bike of them all, or when I have some photos taken from one of my rides to share.
I have included a design for [...]
Wed, December 31 2008 » On the Road » 2 Comments
