Whatever I'm enthused about at the moment ;-p
Coast of Antartica to the South pole
2014-01-24 - cycling
Looks like Daniel Burton, the bike shop owner from Saratoga Springs, Utah, has
become the first person to cycle from the coast of Antartica to the South pole
on 2 wheels the whole way. Maria Leijerstam of Wales beat Daniel and Juan
Menendez Granados of Spain using a 3 wheeled fatbike -
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/450608/British-women-sets-new-world-record-for-cycling-to-the-South-Pole
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/antarctica-2013-south-pole-cyclist.html
Planning for a 2014 Tour Divide Ride
2014-01-10 - cycling
Let's do it, guyth. Travis Poppe, Ben Nickell, Jeff Selfa, Dan Lloyd ;-p
http://www.adventurecycling.org/resources/blog/planning-for-a-2014-tour-divide-ride/
Testing Jeff's Salsa Mukluk
2013-12-14 - cycling
Travis - Went for a snowy trail ride with Jeff Selfa and Korey Pelton on Jeff's Salsa
Mukluk, a "fat bike" with 4 inch tires at 8psi. Unprecedented traction and
stability. Thanks Jeff! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0f-plwopaw
-12 F is too painful for my tastes
2013-01-02 - cycling
Note to self: check temperature before cycling to work. ;-p Yeah, -12 F is too
painful for my tastes.
5th anniversary of being a bicycle nut
2012-06-18 - cycling
I recently passed my 5th anniversary of being a bicycle nut! Woo! I bought my
first somewhat decent bicycle in March of 2007. I guess I'm getting
overconfident, too, because I went on a 12 mile bike ride this weekend, tossed
my patch kit into my bike bag, and didn't bother bringing a spare tube. IT'S
ONLY A LITTLE 12 MILER, I MEAN, WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF SOMETHING GOING WRONG? So
then I got a flat at mile number 5 or so. And I was all out of rubber cement /
vulcanizing fluid in the patch kit I brought. Yeah, I ended up calling the
wifey. First time I've ever had to call someone to come get me due to
bike-related problems. And all because I'm a dinglesnarf and came unprepared.
Sigh. Ah, well, I've learned my lesson. Thanks, Emily Anne, for coming to get
my silly butt.
Scout Mountain Cycle Camp
2012-05-19 - cycling
Leslie Larsen - Cycle Camp — with Travis Poppe and 4 others.
Dan Lloyd - Dead. — with Travis Poppe and 2 others at Cycle Camp at Scout Mtn.
Yesterday was awesome!
2012-03-11 - cycling
Dan Lloyd - Yesterday was awesome! — with Travis Poppe and Korey Pelton.
Korey Pelton - Nothing refreshes you quite like 25 miles of riding, eating
Mexican food, riding another 25 miles, and then drinking a lot of beer.
Snapped the front fender of my mountain bike
2011-11-01 - cycling
Snapped the front fender of my mountain bike in half while trail riding last
weekend (probably a stick or something). So I'm moving the MTB fenders that are
on my touring bike over to the MTB and putting these shiny new ones on the
touring bike. Only $34.99 with free shipping! I just bought: 'Planet Bike
Black Hybrid/Touring Hardcore Fenders (45 mm Wide)' by Planet Bike.
Front wheel dancing the cha-cha
2010-12-02 - cycling
After 3 days of taking the bus, the pavement is now visible! Cycled to work
today. Those globs of chocolate mousse are frightful, but in a fun/challenging
way (lots of it on the residential streets). Gotta get back to being used to the
feeling of my front wheel dancing the cha-cha a little. :-)
First snow cycle commute
2010-11-22 - cycling
Ah, the first snow cycle commute to work. Twas nice. Snow cycling is purposely
slow and careful, so it's kind of relaxing; it's nice watching the flakes fall
around you and it is mostly silent since your tires (and everyone else's tires)
are padded by snow. Things will get more interesting after more snow and ice is
on the road. :-D
Long, scary mountain bike ride with Dan Lloyd
2010-10-18 - cycling
Went on a long, scary mountain bike ride with Dan Lloyd yesterday. 37 miles of
rocky, god-forsaken trails (up West Fork Mink Creek and down Gibson Jack). I was
peddling like 5 mph on the last mile cycling home. And today I feel so good and
refreshed. I highly recommend getting your butt kicked on a bike. It's
therapeutic!
I don't think Korey Pelton will ever go mountain biking with me again
2010-10-17 - cycling
Dan Lloyd: hehe.. I don't think Korey Pelton will ever go mountain biking with
me again... got 37+ miles of riding in today though.
Ryan Van Duzer is my hero
2010-09-21 - cycling
Ryan Van Duzer is my hero. :-p He's the same guy who rode across the US on a
3-speed cruiser, towing a trailer, to raise money for non-profit bike shops.
Here he is cycling from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas (south end of Baja
peninsula). Wow, I totally want to do that some day. :-)
Jesus Yong bought my Motobecane 300HT
2010-08-05 - cycling
Jesús Edilberto Yong Luján wrote on your timeline.
HEY KOREY, BUYING YOUR BIKE WAS A GOOD DEAL. NICE BIKE
Selling my Dawes Lightning Sport
2010-07-29 - cycling
Bicycle for sale. Fits people 6 feet and over. Read the ad for more info! Yes,
yes... I know... it's my beer bicycle that is also my profile pic. *sniffle*
I'll miss it. http://eastidaho.craigslist.org/bik/1862329718.html
18.5 min 10k time trial
2010-05-08 - cycling
Just got back from attempting the 10 km time trial I did 2 years ago in 20 min.
I did it in 18 1/2 min! Whee! I am sooo pooped. Right now I'm working again
gaining back all those precious lost calories via beer! :-D *chug* *chug*
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/id/pocatello/458127335203284963
My friend is on the front page of this site
2010-04-15 - cycling
I wrote a humorous bicycle commuting article, and scribbled on my friends' photo
for the article. It was a big hit and now my friend is on the front page of this
site: http://pokybiketowork.org/ Tee hee! ;-)
Cycling to work on the snowy backroads
2010-02-11 - cycling
Cycling to work on the snowy backroads is so peaceful. Studded tires on snow
doesn't make a sound, and I get to concentrate on careful, slow cycling instead
of doing my usual time trial to work.
Cycling in -5 F
2010-01-08 - cycling
Rode the bus for the second day in a row. Cycling in -5 F just doesn't have the appeal that it used to. :-p
REI is doing a bicycle commuting campaign
2009-12-20 - cycling
Ah, REI is doing a bicycle commuting campaign. Its good to see.
http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive
Korey rode his non-studded touring bike today
2009-12-18 - cycling
Korey rode his non-studded touring bike today since the ice and snow has melted off
the roads. Felt like I was cycling at light speed!
I believe I am over my fear of cycling on snow
2009-12-14 - cycling
After this weekend's adventures, I believe I am over my fear of cycling on snow
:-D
Parade Update from Connie
2009-11-18 - cycling
Parade Update from Connie Bike to Work has sent in the registration form for the
November 27, 2009 Parade of Lights. All riders are welcome - forward this email.
Line up: 1st Avenue between the Benton Street bridge and Center Street. Judging
begins at 5:30 p.m. and the parade moves at 6:30 p.m. Look for the Silver
RideLink Van Pool Van (pictured below). All entrants must be illuminated. Lowes
has some battery powered lights (get them early) and the cost is between $1.97
and $5.98. They are hanging on the posts in the Christmas lights section. The
Bannock Planning Organization office will be open (address below) at 3:30 p.m.
if anyone wants to bring their bike to the office to put the lights on or just
wait there and keep warm. The building is located on the corner of 1st and
Center right next to the underpass. For more information on the parade you can
visit the Old Town Pocatello website at www.oldtownpocatello.com
Parade of Lights
2009-11-16 - cycling
The parade is the day AFTER Thanksgiving, Friday the 27th. Event: Bike to Work -
Ride in the Parade of Lights Start Time: Thursday, November 27 at 6:30pm End
Time: Thursday, November 27 at 9:30pm Where: Old Town Pocatello - contact
connie@bplan.org BE SURE TO EMAIL connie@bplan.org IF YOU ARE GOING TO RIDE IN
THE PARADE! SEE YOU THERE!
Nashbar.com
2009-11-16 - cycling
Nashbar.com is cheap and dependable. They just take half a month to get you your
stuff. :-(
Dan Lloyd's Motobecane Fantom 29PRO
2009-10-25 - cycling
Dan Lloyd posted a link to your timeline. I play my cards right, I'm going to be
getting the Motobecane Fantom 29PRO.. SOON. I've attached an example :)
Mercier Galaxy Steel
2009-10-23 - cycling
AARGH! I paid $495 for this bike back in 2007:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy.htm I guess they're trying to
push this model out of inventory. Most road racing cyclists are into aluminum
and carbon fiber frames, so this Reynolds Steel model probably isn't all that
popular. It is marketed as a touring bike, but the only thing tourish about it
is the triple chainrings and the rack on the back. The frame has no room for
fenders, which is a must for a touring bike, and the wheels/tires max out at
about 26 mm. Anywho, it's on sale for $395 if you're looking for a road bike
with a comfy steel frame! In fact, late fall is a great time for bike shopping
since sellers are trying to push out old inventory. Go buy a bike!
Tour de France Challenge
2009-07-02 - cycling
I read the FAQ
(http://www.mapmyride.com/tdf/faq) again. Looks like you are
eligible to receive the daily sweepstakes prizes even if you enter your ride
data manually, without a GPS device. From the FAQ: "Challenge results will
include what your time would have been had you ridden that Stage of the 2009
Tour de France, and how you did against all of the other VIRTUAL race
participants." Wow, awesome. I'm going to do it just for that feature. ;-)