8 miles
Pugsley Jr. (i.e., GF winterbike)
I renamed it Pugsley Jr. because of the extremely fat tires I am running...pics soon...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
9 miles - Commute - 19 degrees - 12/26/09
9 miles
GF Tassahara winter bike
Sketchy ride the day after the X-max storm....took the trails witrh a lot of icey stuff just under the light covering of snow.
GF Tassahara winter bike
Sketchy ride the day after the X-max storm....took the trails witrh a lot of icey stuff just under the light covering of snow.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
8 miles - Commute - 23 degrees - 12/23/09
8 miles
GF Tassahara winterbike
Delivered a exercise owners ,maual on the way home...enjoyed the bike trail, but I had to get home. I would have loved to take an extended ride otherwise.
GF Tassahara winterbike
Delivered a exercise owners ,maual on the way home...enjoyed the bike trail, but I had to get home. I would have loved to take an extended ride otherwise.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
16 miles - Commute x 2 - 12/19 - 12/20/09
16 miles
Gary Fisher Tassahara winter bike
The "new" tires really suck. I have come to the conclusion that wider tires are not very good in the snowy conditions. My cyclocross tires performed much better on last years' bike. I am thinking about building up a road bike for the winter and selling the Tasshara - even though it performed well with the Bontrager H2 hybrid tires I had on it previously. They just did not do well in the wintery weather.
Gary Fisher Tassahara winter bike
The "new" tires really suck. I have come to the conclusion that wider tires are not very good in the snowy conditions. My cyclocross tires performed much better on last years' bike. I am thinking about building up a road bike for the winter and selling the Tasshara - even though it performed well with the Bontrager H2 hybrid tires I had on it previously. They just did not do well in the wintery weather.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
8 miles - Commute - +1/-1 degrees - 12/15/09
8 miles
Gary fisher Tassahara winterbike
Chilly, but interesting....put new fatty tires on...felt like riding a Pugsley...performed much better them the hybrid tires I had on earlier!!!
Gary fisher Tassahara winterbike
Chilly, but interesting....put new fatty tires on...felt like riding a Pugsley...performed much better them the hybrid tires I had on earlier!!!
Friday, December 11, 2009
8 miles - Commute - 3 degrees - 11/8/09
8 miles
Gary Fisher winterbike
This called for the ski helmet and goggles. I did better than my bike, which totally slowed down. It was like pulling a fully loaded Burley the last two miles to and fro...
Gary Fisher winterbike
This called for the ski helmet and goggles. I did better than my bike, which totally slowed down. It was like pulling a fully loaded Burley the last two miles to and fro...
Monday, December 7, 2009
20 miles - Commute x 2 - 16/18 degrees - 12/5-12/06/09
20 miles
Gary Fisher winterbike
Yes...its here....the eyeball aching cold and cracked hands of a winter commuting season.
Gary Fisher winterbike
Yes...its here....the eyeball aching cold and cracked hands of a winter commuting season.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
11.67 miles - Burley pulling - last 7 days
11.67 miles
10.1 avg
23.9 max
227.9 cal
1:09:15
Trek 790 w/ Burley
10.1 avg
23.9 max
227.9 cal
1:09:15
Trek 790 w/ Burley
Monday, November 30, 2009
13 miles - commute - 35 degrees - 11/29/09
13 miles
Trek 520
Was going to do Williston Rd hills before work but a still link due to a dented link cut that short. Some guy who used to own a local bike shop named "Service Bikes"(?) stopped to help. He said he never saw a chain with a defect like mine. I decided to ride the flats on the way to work instead. So I went back through Hopkins and took Minnetonka Blvd to Plymouth Rd and then hit Cedar Lake Rd and then work. I replaced the chain with a SRAM 830 chain with a quick-link. It shifted perfect on the way home - and was quiet. A crappier morning got crappier with my bike issue.
Trek 520
Was going to do Williston Rd hills before work but a still link due to a dented link cut that short. Some guy who used to own a local bike shop named "Service Bikes"(?) stopped to help. He said he never saw a chain with a defect like mine. I decided to ride the flats on the way to work instead. So I went back through Hopkins and took Minnetonka Blvd to Plymouth Rd and then hit Cedar Lake Rd and then work. I replaced the chain with a SRAM 830 chain with a quick-link. It shifted perfect on the way home - and was quiet. A crappier morning got crappier with my bike issue.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
23.5 miles - Commute x 2/Williston Extension - 11/28 - 30-47 degrees - 11/29/09
23.5 miles
1:21:08
34.9 max
17.3 avg
Vintage Trek (black)
It is MUCH more fun to ride Willston north to south than south to north. I need some tights - both long and short. The material is transparent where my manhood sits and the thighs are worn into various holes on my long tights. The shit is so expensive though.
On my ride home tonight I had 2 or 3 mother&*%kers honk their horns at me. What a bunch of jackasses! I truly despize motorists these days. Chill out and share the road....
1:21:08
34.9 max
17.3 avg
Vintage Trek (black)
It is MUCH more fun to ride Willston north to south than south to north. I need some tights - both long and short. The material is transparent where my manhood sits and the thighs are worn into various holes on my long tights. The shit is so expensive though.
On my ride home tonight I had 2 or 3 mother&*%kers honk their horns at me. What a bunch of jackasses! I truly despize motorists these days. Chill out and share the road....
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
8 miles - Commute - 11/26/09
8 miles
Tassahara Winterbike
It felt fuckin' great to be on a bike....any bike, even for just a short short ride to work. I rode the winterbike today because it was dripping rain and windy when I left. Also, I had to stop and get some brew and hoiday wine on the way home and needed the panniers.
About a half-hour after I git home I realized I had somehow gained a flat on my winterbike...interested in what caused it. The tires only have 50 or so mile on them....
Happy T-Day!! I hope to get in a ride tomorrow before the turkey....
Tassahara Winterbike
It felt fuckin' great to be on a bike....any bike, even for just a short short ride to work. I rode the winterbike today because it was dripping rain and windy when I left. Also, I had to stop and get some brew and hoiday wine on the way home and needed the panniers.
About a half-hour after I git home I realized I had somehow gained a flat on my winterbike...interested in what caused it. The tires only have 50 or so mile on them....
Happy T-Day!! I hope to get in a ride tomorrow before the turkey....
Friday, November 20, 2009
15 miles - Commute/Williston Extension - 11/20/09
15 miles
Trek 520
This great November weather is really nice. Around 50 degrees today with the sun shining. The 520 needed a bit of a lube and rear derailleur adjustment. If I wouldn't have worked, I could've gotten a nice ride in. Comsidering that next week will be cold and rainy, I should've gone all-out today!! Oh well...
Trek 520
This great November weather is really nice. Around 50 degrees today with the sun shining. The 520 needed a bit of a lube and rear derailleur adjustment. If I wouldn't have worked, I could've gotten a nice ride in. Comsidering that next week will be cold and rainy, I should've gone all-out today!! Oh well...
Thursday, November 19, 2009
18.0 miles - Birchwood Cafe via Greenway - 11/19/09
18.0 miles
1:01:03
25.4 max
17.7 avg
Vintage Trek
Had lunch with my wife at Birchwood cafe on 25 st. in S. Minneapolis. If you haven't been, you must go! I had a delicious black bean burger that kept my tummy occupied until late in the evening.
www.birchwoodcafe.com
1:01:03
25.4 max
17.7 avg
Vintage Trek
Had lunch with my wife at Birchwood cafe on 25 st. in S. Minneapolis. If you haven't been, you must go! I had a delicious black bean burger that kept my tummy occupied until late in the evening.
www.birchwoodcafe.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
26.7 miles - Commute - Greenway/Miss. River/Back - 11/17/09
26.7 miles
1:30:40
26.1 max
17.6 avg
Vintage Trek
Had a nice, but chilly ride down to the river and back this morning. Decent ride to and from work...nothing exciting, however, it was quite nice to get out this morning and get a few unfettered miles in.
I am not a fan of the Pearl Izumi AmFib toe covers. They do NOT stay in place and want to slide front, thus covering up the cleat with the rubber sole. I am trying to find a solution, but to no avail.
1:30:40
26.1 max
17.6 avg
Vintage Trek
Had a nice, but chilly ride down to the river and back this morning. Decent ride to and from work...nothing exciting, however, it was quite nice to get out this morning and get a few unfettered miles in.
I am not a fan of the Pearl Izumi AmFib toe covers. They do NOT stay in place and want to slide front, thus covering up the cleat with the rubber sole. I am trying to find a solution, but to no avail.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
16 miles - Commute/Baker Rd Extension/Menards - 11/1509
16 miles
Trek 520
Its gettin' chilly out there. I got a closer look at the tracks I wiped out on last week. I was right. They are at the same level as the road surface and the angle and speed I was taking them was ripe for the rear wheel to slide out from under me. I look at them differently now!!!
Trek 520
Its gettin' chilly out there. I got a closer look at the tracks I wiped out on last week. I was right. They are at the same level as the road surface and the angle and speed I was taking them was ripe for the rear wheel to slide out from under me. I look at them differently now!!!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
28.15 miles - errands/Burley pulling - 11/09
28.15 miles
11.9 avg
25.8 max
638.0 cal
Trek 790 hybrid w/ Burley
The little guy is getting used to it....
11.9 avg
25.8 max
638.0 cal
Trek 790 hybrid w/ Burley
The little guy is getting used to it....
Sunday, November 8, 2009
15 miles - Commute/Williston Extension - 11/9/09
15 miles
Trek 520
Crashed!!!! Otherwise a nice ride, but painful, before work.
Trek 520
Crashed!!!! Otherwise a nice ride, but painful, before work.
Road rash!
I got bitten by the railroad tracks at the Exelsior Blvd and The Depot Coffeehouse intersection in Hopkins this morning on my way to work.I didn't get caught in the rut, but I slid on the smooth steel rail.
The bike was nearly OK. Fortunately, it only scratched what I was planning on replacing anyway. NOT ONE SCRATCH ON THE FRAME!!!
I was on my 1993 Trek 520 touring bike.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
12 miles - Commute/Trader Joe's - 11/7/09
12 miles
Trek 520
Coffee run before work to Trader Joe's....60 degrees today!!
Trek 520
Coffee run before work to Trader Joe's....60 degrees today!!
Friday, October 30, 2009
16 miles - SW Corridor/Exelsior Blvd/HW101/Minnetonka Blvd/Louisianna - 10/30/09
16 miles
1993 Trek 520
Great quick ride....very windy going west...love the fall riding!!
1993 Trek 520
Great quick ride....very windy going west...love the fall riding!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Fu@%ing ticket for blowing through a stop sign on the SW Corridor Trail
Three Rivers Park District cops are now sitting in an SUV by the intersection at Wooddale and SW Corridor Trail and chasing violators of blowing through the trail stop sign.
How this came about:
Some dude and his buddy were riding their bikes drunk late at night a few weeks ago. They were going home to St. Paul from drinking in Hopkins and blew through the stop sign in the dark and one of the guys ran into the side of a lady's car and died.
Now because this ignorant biker got killed through stupidity, we all have to pay for his ignorance and of course the ignorance of the St. Louis Park PD because they probably pushed Three Rivers into ticketing, and for Three Rivers because they are assanine enough to follow through.
Why am I upset. Not because I recieved a ticket, but because I am a commuter who was riding in misty rain running an errand to Uptown, dressed properly with safety gear, a blinky light in the front and a blinky light in the rear fully fulfilling my personal standards of safety.
In this process I was keeping a car off the busy streets at a busy time of the day. There were no cars coming in either direction in my line of full sight in both directions when i blew through the stop sign.
This is a problem, because of:
1. MOMENTUM - There is a reason bikes don't fully stop at stop signs. Momentum is the key. Lazy auto drivers can simply push their foot down slightly on an accelerator and off they go. We have to utulize our full energy potential to speedily get ourselves and our bikes back up to cruising speed. Every time I stop I have to utilize vital energy to get myself going again. It is time consuming and frustrating.
2. FREEDOM - I ride my bike to feel the freedom of the road at full potential. I ride so that I do not have to deal with bullshit speeding tickets, road rage, stoplight/signs, etc... Biking is a very free way to get around, in more ways than one. After the ticket, I felt Big Brother breathing down my neck - I was looking around at every intersection, looking behind me incessantly, and I felt the rage I have experienced many many times at the wheel of a car.
Ticketing bikes interferes with the good kharma of riding a bike. If I have to worry about tickets
and rage, I might as well park my lazy stupid ignorant American ass behind the wheel of my Saturn wagon permenantly!
How this came about:
Some dude and his buddy were riding their bikes drunk late at night a few weeks ago. They were going home to St. Paul from drinking in Hopkins and blew through the stop sign in the dark and one of the guys ran into the side of a lady's car and died.
Now because this ignorant biker got killed through stupidity, we all have to pay for his ignorance and of course the ignorance of the St. Louis Park PD because they probably pushed Three Rivers into ticketing, and for Three Rivers because they are assanine enough to follow through.
Why am I upset. Not because I recieved a ticket, but because I am a commuter who was riding in misty rain running an errand to Uptown, dressed properly with safety gear, a blinky light in the front and a blinky light in the rear fully fulfilling my personal standards of safety.
In this process I was keeping a car off the busy streets at a busy time of the day. There were no cars coming in either direction in my line of full sight in both directions when i blew through the stop sign.
This is a problem, because of:
1. MOMENTUM - There is a reason bikes don't fully stop at stop signs. Momentum is the key. Lazy auto drivers can simply push their foot down slightly on an accelerator and off they go. We have to utulize our full energy potential to speedily get ourselves and our bikes back up to cruising speed. Every time I stop I have to utilize vital energy to get myself going again. It is time consuming and frustrating.
2. FREEDOM - I ride my bike to feel the freedom of the road at full potential. I ride so that I do not have to deal with bullshit speeding tickets, road rage, stoplight/signs, etc... Biking is a very free way to get around, in more ways than one. After the ticket, I felt Big Brother breathing down my neck - I was looking around at every intersection, looking behind me incessantly, and I felt the rage I have experienced many many times at the wheel of a car.
Ticketing bikes interferes with the good kharma of riding a bike. If I have to worry about tickets
and rage, I might as well park my lazy stupid ignorant American ass behind the wheel of my Saturn wagon permenantly!
12 miles - Fu%#ing stop sign ticket!!!! Errand/Rainbow Foods Uptown - 10/28/09
12 miles
Gary Fisher winterbike
Gary Fisher winterbike
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
8 miles - Commute - 10/22/09
8 miles
1997 Trek 520
First ride on the "new" 520. I like the ride and the STI shifters - I wish my 1993 520 had them, but this one is unfortunately on the chopping block. I don't need two nearly identical bikes.
1997 Trek 520
First ride on the "new" 520. I like the ride and the STI shifters - I wish my 1993 520 had them, but this one is unfortunately on the chopping block. I don't need two nearly identical bikes.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
35.7 miles - Ridgedale Mall/Taste of India/Dunn Bros in Loring Park/U of MN/Greenway/Trader Joe's - 10/19/09
35.7 miles
17.1 avg
30.6 max
2:05:06
Vintage Trek road bike
I took the old Trek out of winter storage and installed the pedals from the Burley puller to go for this ride today. The Poprad needs a new chain and cassette, so I didn't ride it. It was a good ride in spite of the older bike. It may be geometry that slows me down in the old Trek vs. the Poprad. It could've been the windy conditions, knee pain and tiredness also....good ride though.
PS: Although I thoroughly enjoyed the Indian buffet, I don't recommend it before a 2 hour ride.
17.1 avg
30.6 max
2:05:06
Vintage Trek road bike
I took the old Trek out of winter storage and installed the pedals from the Burley puller to go for this ride today. The Poprad needs a new chain and cassette, so I didn't ride it. It was a good ride in spite of the older bike. It may be geometry that slows me down in the old Trek vs. the Poprad. It could've been the windy conditions, knee pain and tiredness also....good ride though.
PS: Although I thoroughly enjoyed the Indian buffet, I don't recommend it before a 2 hour ride.
Monday, October 19, 2009
23.2 miles - Commute/HW101/Minnetonka Blvd Extension - 45/60 degrees - 10/18/09
23.2 miles
1:19:33
27.9 max
17.5 avg
Poprad
Sluggish and winnndy - knees hurt, especially the left one. But overall a pleasant ride. I have close to 3000 miles on thee Poprad and finally the gears are starting to get skippy. I am going to swap the sweet 10 speed ones on the old Trek. I may just swap wheelsets. Then the Popard would have Race Lite's instead of Race.
1:19:33
27.9 max
17.5 avg
Poprad
Sluggish and winnndy - knees hurt, especially the left one. But overall a pleasant ride. I have close to 3000 miles on thee Poprad and finally the gears are starting to get skippy. I am going to swap the sweet 10 speed ones on the old Trek. I may just swap wheelsets. Then the Popard would have Race Lite's instead of Race.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
24 miles - Commute/DowntownMPLS/UofMN/Greenway/Trader Joe's - 47 degrees - 10/17/09
24 miles
1993 Trek 520
Felt good to get something in over 20 miles and get on the bike for an hour or so...its been very bad weather lately and the kids have been need. At least I rounded 2700 miles so far this year. Underr 300 more to hit my yearly goal. Last year I nearly hit 3400, but I didn't have a baby either. Still lovin' the 520. I decied I am going to invest in a Salsa Cromoto stem that is a bit shorter. Down the road the 520 is going to have to get a bar with less reach to the drops. I can really only ride this one on tthe hoods or top. If I raise the stem I will be too high on top, but with reachable drops. One step at a time.
1993 Trek 520
Felt good to get something in over 20 miles and get on the bike for an hour or so...its been very bad weather lately and the kids have been need. At least I rounded 2700 miles so far this year. Underr 300 more to hit my yearly goal. Last year I nearly hit 3400, but I didn't have a baby either. Still lovin' the 520. I decied I am going to invest in a Salsa Cromoto stem that is a bit shorter. Down the road the 520 is going to have to get a bar with less reach to the drops. I can really only ride this one on tthe hoods or top. If I raise the stem I will be too high on top, but with reachable drops. One step at a time.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
13 miles - Commute/Errand - 10/13/09
5 miles
Gary Fisher Winterbike
Took a wintery ride to Trader Joe's....
8 miles
Trek 520
Commute to work.
Gary Fisher Winterbike
Took a wintery ride to Trader Joe's....
8 miles
Trek 520
Commute to work.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Miles to the new twins Stadium
6.5 miles exactly from my doorstep to the Twins Stadium doorstep taking only paved bike trails.
27.7 miles - Greenway/Kenwood Tr/Downtown/UofMN/Ford Bridge/W River Pkway/Greenway - 45 degrees/sunny/variable winds - 10/07/09
27.7 miles
27.1 max
18.4 avg
1:30:07
Poprad
It was nice to get back on the Poprad for a decent, albeit quick, ride....felt good, but every late fall ride keeps you thinking it may be the last decent ride until spring....
Toes were chilly and had my usual layers and was prretty comfy and snug...
27.1 max
18.4 avg
1:30:07
Poprad
It was nice to get back on the Poprad for a decent, albeit quick, ride....felt good, but every late fall ride keeps you thinking it may be the last decent ride until spring....
Toes were chilly and had my usual layers and was prretty comfy and snug...
8 mmiles - Commute - 40 degrees/rainy - 10/06/09
8 miles
Gary Fisher Winterbike
Chilly and rainy, but fun...
Gary Fisher Winterbike
Chilly and rainy, but fun...
Monday, October 5, 2009
8 miles - Commute - 45 degrees/rain - 5/10/09
8 Miles
Gary Fisher Winterbike
Cyclops Niterider light worked fantastic. It was a rainy ride in both directions...so far so good on the winterbike...
Gary Fisher Winterbike
Cyclops Niterider light worked fantastic. It was a rainy ride in both directions...so far so good on the winterbike...
Sunday, October 4, 2009
19 miles - Commute/Ridgedale YMCA/Groceries - 10/4/09
19 miles
Gary Fisher Tassahara Winterbike
Changed the rear cog over to an 18t last night and viola, we have a bike that can climb hills - with some effort - and can descend at a reasonable speed. Most of all I can actually get a workout....weee!
Gary Fisher Tassahara Winterbike
Changed the rear cog over to an 18t last night and viola, we have a bike that can climb hills - with some effort - and can descend at a reasonable speed. Most of all I can actually get a workout....weee!
12 miles - Commute/Baker Rd Extension - 10/03/09
12 miles
Fisher Tassahara Winter Bike
First ride on the winterbike....
This bike was a combination of new parts, parts laying around, garage sale finds and Craigslist finds. It turned out great in my opinion. The single speed is set at 50/20 for this ride. I am trying out 50/18 for the next ride. The 50/20 really spun out and I had a hard time descending hills without much top end. The bike originally cost $50 at a yard sale. I installed new chain tensioner, tires, tubes, and it needed a bottom bracket. I also went the extra mile and stuck a new seat and seat post on the bike.
The great finds were the yard sale fenders (brand new) for $3 and the Craigslist lighting system, which is a NiteRider Cyclops for $20....
...very excited for a fun winter bike that rides well, is a single speed and has a low center of gravity...I reinstalled the rack today with better hardware, changed the rear cog to a 18t, installed the new seat post and dropped the handlebars about 1.5"...
Friday, October 2, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
18 miles - Commute/Cedar Lake/Lake Calhoun/Trader Joe's - 9/26/09
18 miles
Trek 520
Maybe the last nice day of the year....I am hoping for an Indian Summer...
Trek 520
Maybe the last nice day of the year....I am hoping for an Indian Summer...
Friday, September 25, 2009
10.71 miles - Cedar Lake Loop - 9/25/09
10.71 miles
13.2 avg
21.9 max
246.3 cal
0:48:30
Trek 790 pulling the Burley
13.2 avg
21.9 max
246.3 cal
0:48:30
Trek 790 pulling the Burley
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
18.2 miles - Green to Miss River and back - 9/21/09
18.2 miles
0:58:31
23.6 max
18.6 avg
Poprad
Felt very strong today. Had a pervasive SE wind that slowed me on the way east, but coming west it gave me a nice boost. Not looking forward to next weeks chilly weather consdiering we are on the cusp of a Minnesota winter....
0:58:31
23.6 max
18.6 avg
Poprad
Felt very strong today. Had a pervasive SE wind that slowed me on the way east, but coming west it gave me a nice boost. Not looking forward to next weeks chilly weather consdiering we are on the cusp of a Minnesota winter....
Thursday, September 17, 2009
15.91 miles - YMCA and home - 9/17/09
15.91 miles
13.2 avg
25.4 max
373.4 cal
1:12:00
Trek 790 Burley puller
Baby Kian is getting used to riding longer in the Burley....nice ride...I flet strong pulling that thing up the hills...really want an Xtracycle...
13.2 avg
25.4 max
373.4 cal
1:12:00
Trek 790 Burley puller
Baby Kian is getting used to riding longer in the Burley....nice ride...I flet strong pulling that thing up the hills...really want an Xtracycle...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
18.2 miles - Greenway to Miss. River and back - 9/14/09
18.2 miles
0:59:05
24.5 max
18.5 avg
Black Vintage Trek
0:59:05
24.5 max
18.5 avg
Black Vintage Trek
Sunday, September 13, 2009
16.9 miles - Commute/Baker Rd Extension - 9/13/09
16.9 miles
0:58:52
33.8 max
17.2 avg
Vintage black Trek Commuter
0:58:52
33.8 max
17.2 avg
Vintage black Trek Commuter
Friday, September 11, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
35.5 miles - Greenway/Ford Bridge/UofMN/Downtown/TheoWirth/Lake Calhoun - 9/9/09
35.5 miles
17.3 avg
30.1 max
2:02:25
Poprad
17.3 avg
30.1 max
2:02:25
Poprad
13.0 miles - commute/Baker Rd Extension - 9/8/09
13.0 miles
17.8 avg
32.9 max
0:43:24
Poprad
What a night for a ride and I am feeling stronger with my flu-like symptoms disspating....put a shorter stem on the Poprad - 100mm to a 90mm - and noticed it as soon as I got oon the bike....I may go down to an 80mm though.
17.8 avg
32.9 max
0:43:24
Poprad
What a night for a ride and I am feeling stronger with my flu-like symptoms disspating....put a shorter stem on the Poprad - 100mm to a 90mm - and noticed it as soon as I got oon the bike....I may go down to an 80mm though.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
12 miles - Commute/Baker Rd extension - 9/4/09
12 miles
First ride on the 1992 Trek 520...freakin' awesome bike....now I know why thgey left it along for 2 decades....
First ride on the 1992 Trek 520...freakin' awesome bike....now I know why thgey left it along for 2 decades....
15.41 miles - Hutch-Spur/Cedar Lake/Harvest Moon - 9/3/09
15.41 miles
avg 11.1
max 18.6
cal 316.1
1:22:48
Trek 790 Burley puller
Still feeling ill...Kian was not liking his Burley ride....but I stopped to talk to him then he fell asleep. He was OK on the way home from Harvest Moon....
avg 11.1
max 18.6
cal 316.1
1:22:48
Trek 790 Burley puller
Still feeling ill...Kian was not liking his Burley ride....but I stopped to talk to him then he fell asleep. He was OK on the way home from Harvest Moon....
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
12.7 miles - Commute - Baker Extension - 8/31/09
12.7 miles
0:42:07
33.3 max
18.1 avg
Poprad
Chilly night.
0:42:07
33.3 max
18.1 avg
Poprad
Chilly night.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
18.4 miles - Greenway to River and back - 65 degrees - 8/29/09
18.4 miles
0:59:12
27.8 max
18.6 avg
Poprad
First solo ride for awhile...had to fit one in and of course, got chewed out by the wifey....it was a nice ride though... a bit chilly for late August....
0:59:12
27.8 max
18.6 avg
Poprad
First solo ride for awhile...had to fit one in and of course, got chewed out by the wifey....it was a nice ride though... a bit chilly for late August....
27.81 miles - Riding with the boys/pulling the Burley - 2 days
27.81 miles
avg 8.4
24.4 max
443.2 cal
3:17:43
Trek 790 Burley puller/Trail-a-bike/Burley
We had a fun few days. One days I rode with the whole crew about twelve miles through Hopkins and around through SLP, hence the extremely slow avg speed!!
avg 8.4
24.4 max
443.2 cal
3:17:43
Trek 790 Burley puller/Trail-a-bike/Burley
We had a fun few days. One days I rode with the whole crew about twelve miles through Hopkins and around through SLP, hence the extremely slow avg speed!!
10 miles - commute/ride w/ boys to and from the Jones' - 8/25/09
10 miles
1978 Trek touring bike
It was a blast riding the 4 miles home with the boys in the dark!
1978 Trek touring bike
It was a blast riding the 4 miles home with the boys in the dark!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
16.3 miles - Commute/back to work to get cell - 8/18/09
16.3 miles
0:54:53
17.7 avg
28.9 avg
Poprad
Cleaned the chain and cassette today after work....really need to replace them....they have about 2500 miles or more on them....
0:54:53
17.7 avg
28.9 avg
Poprad
Cleaned the chain and cassette today after work....really need to replace them....they have about 2500 miles or more on them....
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
32.9 miles - yard sailing Hopkins/Edina/Richfield - 8/13/09
32.9 miles
2:06:21
30.1 max
15.5 avg
Poprad
Yard sailed through Hopkins, Edina and Richfield. Bought a bike, a bouncy chair for Kian, and a chainsaw. It was hot as shit and even though I was yard sailing I got a good workout!
2:06:21
30.1 max
15.5 avg
Poprad
Yard sailed through Hopkins, Edina and Richfield. Bought a bike, a bouncy chair for Kian, and a chainsaw. It was hot as shit and even though I was yard sailing I got a good workout!
9.98 miles - Dinner at Noodles w/ Liam/Lake Calhoun/Trader Joe's - 8/12/09
9.98 miles
avg 11.4
max 17.9
cal 205.3
0:52:09
Trek 790 w/ ride-a-long
Pulled Liam (he's 6 years old now) for the first time this year on our Adam's trail-a-bike. Last year we put many many miles on that thing and this year it is just not cool anymore. All that aside, we had a great time on the floating pier on Lake Calhoun and at Noodles for dinner. I really enjoyed some quality time with my middle child!!!
avg 11.4
max 17.9
cal 205.3
0:52:09
Trek 790 w/ ride-a-long
Pulled Liam (he's 6 years old now) for the first time this year on our Adam's trail-a-bike. Last year we put many many miles on that thing and this year it is just not cool anymore. All that aside, we had a great time on the floating pier on Lake Calhoun and at Noodles for dinner. I really enjoyed some quality time with my middle child!!!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
33.0 miles - Minnetonka Blvd/Plymouth/101/Mntka Blvd/Exelsior Blvd/Mtka Blvd/Hopkins - 8/12/09
33.0 miles
1:54:20
34.8 max
17.2 avg
Poprad
Very warm ride...had high hopes of a 50 plus day way out into the western burbs, but got bogged down with the family in the morning (no regrest of course) and got started late. I sort of zig-zagged everywhere and learned a few new routes...overall a good ride!
1:54:20
34.8 max
17.2 avg
Poprad
Very warm ride...had high hopes of a 50 plus day way out into the western burbs, but got bogged down with the family in the morning (no regrest of course) and got started late. I sort of zig-zagged everywhere and learned a few new routes...overall a good ride!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
40.43 miles - Loretto/Baker Park Loop/19-Independence Rd loop - Noodles/Dunn Bros/Whole Foods/Lake Calhoun - 8/4/09
40.43 total miles for the day
21.5 miles
18.6 avg
30.1 max
1:08:58
Poprad
Wonderful ride around Lake Independence. Independence Rd is a great and very quiet place to ride. I saw a Bald Eagle perched on a dead tree by the road. I was about 20 feet from him/her. It just was checking me out. It was kind of scraggly - maybe a young bird or diseased, but still majestic and beautiful!
18.93
avg 11.8
max 18.3
cal 392.5
1:35:29
Trek 790 Burley Puller
Took Kian to dinner at Noodles & Co., Whole Foods and the Dunn Bros on Hennepin tonight. He had a decent ride....he typically dozed off a few times. But I think he had a good time. It was great spending time with him. I miss spending time with the other boys when they were this age. They all have different qualities and personalities - even at this early age.
21.5 miles
18.6 avg
30.1 max
1:08:58
Poprad
Wonderful ride around Lake Independence. Independence Rd is a great and very quiet place to ride. I saw a Bald Eagle perched on a dead tree by the road. I was about 20 feet from him/her. It just was checking me out. It was kind of scraggly - maybe a young bird or diseased, but still majestic and beautiful!
18.93
avg 11.8
max 18.3
cal 392.5
1:35:29
Trek 790 Burley Puller
Took Kian to dinner at Noodles & Co., Whole Foods and the Dunn Bros on Hennepin tonight. He had a decent ride....he typically dozed off a few times. But I think he had a good time. It was great spending time with him. I miss spending time with the other boys when they were this age. They all have different qualities and personalities - even at this early age.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
19.3 miles - Baker Park Reserve/Baker Park loop/loop around Lake Independence - 8/4/09
19.3 miles
18.2 avg
34.6 max
1:033:26
Poprad
Sluggish (i.e., not in the mood) start with the wind in my face and then got into the rythmn and felt good. Warning: Jackass alert around the 6.2 mile Baker Park Loop. Look out for inline skaters riding on the qwrong side of the trail!!!
18.2 avg
34.6 max
1:033:26
Poprad
Sluggish (i.e., not in the mood) start with the wind in my face and then got into the rythmn and felt good. Warning: Jackass alert around the 6.2 mile Baker Park Loop. Look out for inline skaters riding on the qwrong side of the trail!!!
Monday, August 3, 2009
18.0 miles - Loretto to Lake Indendence 6 mile loop twice/back to Loretto - 8/3/09
18.0 miles
0:55:47
30.3 max
19.3 avg
Stealth Trek
Maybe being out in the country brings the average speed up, but I was totally flying the whole trip...I will doing the Loretto area rides this week while my kids and wife are at Camp Iduhapi...
0:55:47
30.3 max
19.3 avg
Stealth Trek
Maybe being out in the country brings the average speed up, but I was totally flying the whole trip...I will doing the Loretto area rides this week while my kids and wife are at Camp Iduhapi...
Sunday, August 2, 2009
24.8 miles - Commute/Chipotle/Minnetonka Mills - 8/1/09
24.8 miles
1:26:51
33.0 max
17.0 avg
Stealth Trek
String headwinds were annoying on my morning commute....
1:26:51
33.0 max
17.0 avg
Stealth Trek
String headwinds were annoying on my morning commute....
Friday, July 31, 2009
30 miles - Commute x 2/Gorshe Auto in Dinkytown - 7/29,30,31/09
30.0 miles
17.8 avg
231.9 max
1:40:41
Vintage Trek Commuter (now being refered to as "Stealth")
Poprad x 2
17.8 avg
231.9 max
1:40:41
Vintage Trek Commuter (now being refered to as "Stealth")
Poprad x 2
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
25.6 miles Commute/French Park Reserve/Trader Joe's - 7/26/09
25.6 miles
1:29:49
34.6 max
17.0 avg
Vintage Trek Commmuter
w/ Burley on the way home from work.
w/ Burley on the way home from work.
Bought a Burley today...was going to buy a used Solo, but the people stood me and weren't home...so I said F%#@ it and bought a new Honey Bee at work. The discount on the HB was close to the price of the used SOLO...so I went with it and took Kian out a for a jaunt around the 'hood tonight and he loved it. I got the baby snuggler to fit him in there really nice. I am very excited to get him out and ctuise around with him.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
18 miles - Commute x 2 - 7/24/09 - 7/25/09
18 miles
Poprad
Vintage Trek 400
First ride on the "new" Trek 400 that I bought from an older guy in Minnetonka. His son worked for Now Sports in yesteryear and he was very attached to this bike. He felt confident that I would take care of it....I will for that particular guy. It rides nice. The wheels are tight and smooth and very strong for how old they are in age. Its going to be a very cool bike when I am done. Pics soon I hope!
Poprad
Vintage Trek 400
First ride on the "new" Trek 400 that I bought from an older guy in Minnetonka. His son worked for Now Sports in yesteryear and he was very attached to this bike. He felt confident that I would take care of it....I will for that particular guy. It rides nice. The wheels are tight and smooth and very strong for how old they are in age. Its going to be a very cool bike when I am done. Pics soon I hope!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
45.0 miles - Greenway/Ford Bridge/E Lake Parkwy/Hariet Island St. Paul/home - 7/22/09
45.0 miles
17.5 avg
33.5 max
2:33:03
Poprad
Really fun ride...first time to Hariet Island - love St. Paul. The winding paved trails through the river bottom was very cool and even surreal at points for some reason - must be the peyote, I don't know.
17.5 avg
33.5 max
2:33:03
Poprad
Really fun ride...first time to Hariet Island - love St. Paul. The winding paved trails through the river bottom was very cool and even surreal at points for some reason - must be the peyote, I don't know.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
15.6 miles - Greenway to Sabo Bridge and home - 80 degrees - 7/19/09
15.6 miles
0:48:48
26.0 max
19.2 avg
Poprad
Faster fun quick ride....the trails were packed with Sunday riders, which was annoying but still had a good ride.
0:48:48
26.0 max
19.2 avg
Poprad
Faster fun quick ride....the trails were packed with Sunday riders, which was annoying but still had a good ride.
Friday, July 17, 2009
23.7 miles - Greenway Minehaha Pkwy loop - 60 degrees - 7/17/09
23.7 miles
1:16:52
29.9 max
18.5 avg
Vintage black Trek
Very chilly and in a rush of course...
1:16:52
29.9 max
18.5 avg
Vintage black Trek
Very chilly and in a rush of course...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
18.11 - Commute/Williston Extension/movie in Hopkins w/ride to Minnetonka Blvd - 7/14/09
18.11 MILES
AVG 16.3
34.9 MAX
CAL 622.0
1:06:20
Winter Bike (Alfresco)
Took the winter bike due to rain and badly wamped wheel that needed trued at work...wheel turned out to have a bad ding and flat spot...looking for replacement wheelset...love riding in the warm rain!!!
AVG 16.3
34.9 MAX
CAL 622.0
1:06:20
Winter Bike (Alfresco)
Took the winter bike due to rain and badly wamped wheel that needed trued at work...wheel turned out to have a bad ding and flat spot...looking for replacement wheelset...love riding in the warm rain!!!
32.5 miles - Commute/Errands (gym/Trader Joe's/bank/etc...) - 7/15/09
32.5 miles
1:56:12
33.5 max
16.7 avg
Poprad
Feeling sluggish, strong west winds and still recovering from bad cold....but outdoors is very lovely.
1:56:12
33.5 max
16.7 avg
Poprad
Feeling sluggish, strong west winds and still recovering from bad cold....but outdoors is very lovely.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
10.80 miles - Hopkins to Mann Thatre/Minnetonka Blvd - 6/12/09
10.80 miles
avg 16.1
28.2 max
0:40:02
Gary Fisher Alfresco winter bike
Nice leisurely ride on a very slow bike....
avg 16.1
28.2 max
0:40:02
Gary Fisher Alfresco winter bike
Nice leisurely ride on a very slow bike....
14.6 miles - Cedar Lake/Theo Wirth/Cedar Lake/Dakota Park Quick route - 6/11/09
14.6 miles
0:48:15
27.1 max
18.1 avg
Poprad
Felt pretty strong for recovering from bronchitis/major cold for the past six days...hoefully I can work on getting some more miles in/time on the bike soon.
0:48:15
27.1 max
18.1 avg
Poprad
Felt pretty strong for recovering from bronchitis/major cold for the past six days...hoefully I can work on getting some more miles in/time on the bike soon.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
33.9 miles - Commute x 2 - shop/101/Exelsior Blvd - 7/3-7/4/09
33.9 miles
1:53:14
33.5 max
17.9 avg
Poprad
1:53:14
33.5 max
17.9 avg
Poprad
Thursday, July 2, 2009
38.6 miles - Hutch-Spur/Cedar Lake TR/Downtown/Greenway/Williston/Minnetonka Blvd/Shop - 68 degrees - 7/1/09
38.6 miles
2:05:44
33.4 max
18.3 avg
Poprad
Haven't had a ride that gave me that feeling in awhile. Not as rushed or scheduled. Felt strong and rested.
2:05:44
33.4 max
18.3 avg
Poprad
Haven't had a ride that gave me that feeling in awhile. Not as rushed or scheduled. Felt strong and rested.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
26 miles - Greenway/Minnehaha Pkwy route - 65 degrees - 6/29/09
26 miles
1:23:03
29.2 max
avg 18.7
Poprad
Chilly...but refreshing....
1:23:03
29.2 max
avg 18.7
Poprad
Chilly...but refreshing....
Monday, June 29, 2009
41.2 miles - Commute/Baker Rd Extension - Greenway/Ford Bridge/Downtown/ Cedar Lake Tr - 6/25 - 6/26/09
41.2 miles
17.9 avg
31.9 max
2:17:23
Poprad
17.9 avg
31.9 max
2:17:23
Poprad
Monday, June 22, 2009
31.3 miles - Commute x2 - Williston Extension x 2 - Hot! - 6/20 - 6/21/09
31.3 miles
1:45:13
34.1 max
17.8 avg
Poprad
Vintage Trek
1:45:13
34.1 max
17.8 avg
Poprad
Vintage Trek
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
29 miles - Commute x 2/ Williston Extension - 6/16 - 6/17/09
29 miles
78 Trek Touring Bike
First rides on the old Trek...just getting her dialed in...more later...
78 Trek Touring Bike
First rides on the old Trek...just getting her dialed in...more later...
Monday, June 15, 2009
35.1 miles - commute/Theo Wirth/Cedar Lake Tr/Shady Oak/Cedar Lake/Punch Pizza/Lake Calhoun/Home
35.1 miles
18.1 avg
30.1 max
1:55:54
Vintage Trek
Great day for a ride....before work ride and a trip to Punch Pizza after wirk to meet my family (minus Thatcher) for dinner and then a stroll around Lake Calhoun. After this ride I felt fantastic at work - in comparison to feeling like a total zombie on Saturday!
18.1 avg
30.1 max
1:55:54
Vintage Trek
Great day for a ride....before work ride and a trip to Punch Pizza after wirk to meet my family (minus Thatcher) for dinner and then a stroll around Lake Calhoun. After this ride I felt fantastic at work - in comparison to feeling like a total zombie on Saturday!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
15.2 miles - Greenway/Around Sabo Bridge/home - 6/11/09
15.2 miles
0:46:57
25.7 max
19.4 avg
Vintage Trek
Squeezed in a very quick ride, thus upsetting my wife...but it was worth it!!
0:46:57
25.7 max
19.4 avg
Vintage Trek
Squeezed in a very quick ride, thus upsetting my wife...but it was worth it!!
34.0 miles
34.0 miles
Poprad
I forgot to post this one and had to erase it to start another ride. No time to get out there lately...baby has been keeping me anchored...
Poprad
I forgot to post this one and had to erase it to start another ride. No time to get out there lately...baby has been keeping me anchored...
Friday, June 5, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
29.9 miles - Penn/Cedar Lake/Loring/Stone Arch/River Pkwy/Greenway - 70 degrees - 6/3/09
29.9 miles
1:47:52
30.1 max
16.6 avg
Vintage Trek
First ride with the Ultegra STI shifters, Ultegra front derailleur/ SRAM 10 speed chain and cassette installed...having a little difficulty getting it to shift properly. May be due to something with the shifter...I had Josh at the shop take a look at it today. I will have Doug check it out Friday or something. Other than that if is freakin' cool!!
1:47:52
30.1 max
16.6 avg
Vintage Trek
First ride with the Ultegra STI shifters, Ultegra front derailleur/ SRAM 10 speed chain and cassette installed...having a little difficulty getting it to shift properly. May be due to something with the shifter...I had Josh at the shop take a look at it today. I will have Doug check it out Friday or something. Other than that if is freakin' cool!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
28.6 miles - Commute x 2/ Williston Extension - 5/29 and 5/31/09
28.6 miles
avg 17.3
34.6 max
1:38:29
Vintage Trek
Poprad
avg 17.3
34.6 max
1:38:29
Vintage Trek
Poprad
Thursday, May 28, 2009
34.2 miles - Exelsior/101/Wayzata/New Trail to St. Boni from Wayzata - 75 degrees - 5/28/09
34.2 miles
avg 18.0
29.8 max
1:53:16
Poprad
Tried out the new trail that connects Wayzata with St. Bonifacious...its nice, but judging by the wealth along the trails, it made me well aware of how monetarily poor I really am. Great day for a ride...got a sunburn. Skipped lunch so I was very tired and ran out of energy on this relatively short ride....dah!
avg 18.0
29.8 max
1:53:16
Poprad
Tried out the new trail that connects Wayzata with St. Bonifacious...its nice, but judging by the wealth along the trails, it made me well aware of how monetarily poor I really am. Great day for a ride...got a sunburn. Skipped lunch so I was very tired and ran out of energy on this relatively short ride....dah!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
18.2 miles - Greenway Quick Route - 55 degrees - 5/27/09
18.2miles
0:58:28
27.7 max
18.7 avg
Poprad
Quick ride to the river and back...
0:58:28
27.7 max
18.7 avg
Poprad
Quick ride to the river and back...
17 miles - commute - 5/26/09
17 miles
Gary Fisher Burley puller
Rode to work and then off to Dinkytown to pick up my car...an absolutely beautiful night in Minnapolis...
Gary Fisher Burley puller
Rode to work and then off to Dinkytown to pick up my car...an absolutely beautiful night in Minnapolis...
Sunday, May 24, 2009
31.7 miles - Commute/Williston Extension/Shady Oak Extension - 5/24/09
31.7 miles
1:45:41
30.3 max
17.9 avg
Poprad
Rebuilt rear wheel with a step up in rim to the Bontrager Race Lite....built by Doug...great ride and great wheel build!!
1:45:41
30.3 max
17.9 avg
Poprad
Rebuilt rear wheel with a step up in rim to the Bontrager Race Lite....built by Doug...great ride and great wheel build!!
Friday, May 22, 2009
42 miles - Errand - Greenway/UMN/Ford Bridge/Minnehaha/SW Corridor - 68 degrees - 5/22/09
42 miles total
3.5 miles
Fisher Burley Puller
Trip to Trader Joe's
38.4 miles
2:15:18
30.5 max
avg 17.0
Vintage Trek
Greeeaaat ride...put the bar end shifter in friction mode and it shifted perfectly. Stopped twice to readjust my new saddle...still haven't hit the sweet spot, but soon. It was a great time...the River Parkway is quite beautiful...
3.5 miles
Fisher Burley Puller
Trip to Trader Joe's
38.4 miles
2:15:18
30.5 max
avg 17.0
Vintage Trek
Greeeaaat ride...put the bar end shifter in friction mode and it shifted perfectly. Stopped twice to readjust my new saddle...still haven't hit the sweet spot, but soon. It was a great time...the River Parkway is quite beautiful...
Thursday, May 21, 2009
11.9 miles Commute/Trader Joes - 95 degrees - 5/19/09
11.9 miles
avg 17.1
0:41:28
28.8 max
Poprad
Whewww...hot!!
avg 17.1
0:41:28
28.8 max
Poprad
Whewww...hot!!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
35 miles - Greenway/Minnehaha Loop - Eve trip to Minnetonka - 5/18/09
35 miles total for today
25.0 miles
1:20:16
18.7 avg
26.6 max
Poprad
10 miles
Fisher Burley Puller
25.0 miles
1:20:16
18.7 avg
26.6 max
Poprad
10 miles
Fisher Burley Puller
Sunday, May 17, 2009
15.0 miles - Williston Rd Quick route - 65 degrees - 5/17/09
15 miles
35.4 max
18.3 avg
0:49:05
Poprad
Kept my average above 18...getting a little better...
35.4 max
18.3 avg
0:49:05
Poprad
Kept my average above 18...getting a little better...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
7.8 miles - Commute - 5/14/09
7.8 miles
avg 17.5
31.3 max
0:26:35
Poprad
Josh straightened out my reaer rim as best as he could...there are 3 dings and a flat spot on the rim...looks like I need a new rim. Maybe upgrade to a Race Light? Why not!
avg 17.5
31.3 max
0:26:35
Poprad
Josh straightened out my reaer rim as best as he could...there are 3 dings and a flat spot on the rim...looks like I need a new rim. Maybe upgrade to a Race Light? Why not!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
20.2 miles - Commute to Richfield Penn - 65 degrees - 5/14/09
20.2 miles
1:11:38
31.3 max
16.9 avg
Poprad
Got a flat by Lake Hariet on my way to work. It is really an eightish mile commute, but I must've somehow aded an extra 4 miles on my way to work. Penn Ave sucks as a cycling route. Chilly ride home.
1:11:38
31.3 max
16.9 avg
Poprad
Got a flat by Lake Hariet on my way to work. It is really an eightish mile commute, but I must've somehow aded an extra 4 miles on my way to work. Penn Ave sucks as a cycling route. Chilly ride home.
18.2 miles - Green way to River and back - 5/12/09
18.2 miles
Poprad
I erased the rest of my computer results today before my trip to work. I remember that on this ride I noticed that close to half of the cyclists were women...interesting.
Poprad
I erased the rest of my computer results today before my trip to work. I remember that on this ride I noticed that close to half of the cyclists were women...interesting.
Monday, May 11, 2009
19.2 miles - Commute/Williston Extension/Trader Joes/Target - 48 degrees - 5/10/09
19.2 miles
1:03:37
33.4 max
18.1 avg
Poprad
Did Williston Rd for some hilly cardio...felt stronger on the ride home...
1:03:37
33.4 max
18.1 avg
Poprad
Did Williston Rd for some hilly cardio...felt stronger on the ride home...
Saturday, May 9, 2009
13.18 miles - Commute/Shady Oak Extension - 45 degrees - 5/9/09
13.18 miles
avg 18.1
max 29.8
0:43:41
Trek 330 SS
avg 18.1
max 29.8
0:43:41
Trek 330 SS
8.90 miles - Commute - 5/8/09
8.9 mles
avg 16.4
28.3 max
0:32:38
Trek 330 SS
Rainy ride hime...I took Minnetonka Blvd....
avg 16.4
28.3 max
0:32:38
Trek 330 SS
Rainy ride hime...I took Minnetonka Blvd....
Friday, May 8, 2009
15.8 miles - Theo Wirth Quick route(thru Bryn Mar) - 7? degrees - 5/07/09
15.8 miles
17.4 avg
27.9 max
0:54:17
Poprad
17.4 avg
27.9 max
0:54:17
Poprad
Monday, May 4, 2009
13.8 miles - Commute/Cedar Lake Extension - 77 degrees - 5/4/09
13.8 miles
0:47:44
28.7 max
17.3 avg
Vintage Trek
Time to start finishing what I started with this old Trek and build it properly. Going to start with a front derailleur and hopefully a new set of brakes (Cane Creek is on my wish list) and a chain and cassette. It rides like a dream...now I want it to perform.
0:47:44
28.7 max
17.3 avg
Vintage Trek
Time to start finishing what I started with this old Trek and build it properly. Going to start with a front derailleur and hopefully a new set of brakes (Cane Creek is on my wish list) and a chain and cassette. It rides like a dream...now I want it to perform.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
28.2 miles - Minnehaha Prkwy/Downtown/Whole Foods - 61 degrees - 5/1/09
28.2 miles
1:38:50
28.5 max
17.0 avg
Poprad
Beautiful, but chilly day. I really smelled the roses today...probably because I have not been out this whole week. I stopped for a burrito and then at Dunn Bros in Loring Park for a cookie and coffee on the way home.
1:38:50
28.5 max
17.0 avg
Poprad
Beautiful, but chilly day. I really smelled the roses today...probably because I have not been out this whole week. I stopped for a burrito and then at Dunn Bros in Loring Park for a cookie and coffee on the way home.
Friday, April 24, 2009
20.6 miles - Commute/Errands - 65 degrees - 4/24/09
20.6 miles
avg 17.8
28.4 max
1:09:00
Poprad
Was going to take the Old Trek Commuter today, but I am having trouble getting it to shift properly due to a bad mesh of parts. I am going to get a new crank set, chain, cassette and front derailleur for it and then it should be quite a sweeeet ride!
avg 17.8
28.4 max
1:09:00
Poprad
Was going to take the Old Trek Commuter today, but I am having trouble getting it to shift properly due to a bad mesh of parts. I am going to get a new crank set, chain, cassette and front derailleur for it and then it should be quite a sweeeet ride!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
15.5 miles - Commute/Cedar Lake Extension - 77 degrees - 4/23/09
15.5 miles
17.4 avg
30.7 max
0:49:52
Poprad
17.4 avg
30.7 max
0:49:52
Poprad
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
17.45 - Commute x2 - 4/18 - 4/19/09
17.45 miles
avg 16.4
max 32.0
cal 593.9
1:03:41
Winter Commuter (i.e., Swamp Monster)
avg 16.4
max 32.0
cal 593.9
1:03:41
Winter Commuter (i.e., Swamp Monster)
Friday, April 17, 2009
23.8 miles - Hutch-Spur/Cedar Lake/Noodles and Co/Lk-o-the-Isles/Lake Calhoun/Trader Joes - 73 degrees - 4/17/09
23.8 miles
17.7 avg
26.3 max
1:20:32
Poprad
Great beautiful day....BUT THERE ARE SO MANY FRIGGIN' IDIOTS ON THE TRAIL THIS TIME OF THE YEAR...
17.7 avg
26.3 max
1:20:32
Poprad
Great beautiful day....BUT THERE ARE SO MANY FRIGGIN' IDIOTS ON THE TRAIL THIS TIME OF THE YEAR...
Monday, April 13, 2009
50.4 miles - CRC/Fort Snelling/E River Pkwy/UMN/Theo Wirth/Penn Cycle/Fern Hill/Minnetonka Blvd - 55 degrees - 4/13/09
50.4 miles
17.6 avg
31.0 max
2:51:16
Poprad
What a great ride....I must've had tons of energy from Easter candy and Easter meal stored up from the day before....I didn't bonk from lack of food until 4 miles from home...I need to make a note to self that anything over 35 miles I need some provisions...
17.6 avg
31.0 max
2:51:16
Poprad
What a great ride....I must've had tons of energy from Easter candy and Easter meal stored up from the day before....I didn't bonk from lack of food until 4 miles from home...I need to make a note to self that anything over 35 miles I need some provisions...
Saturday, April 11, 2009
12 miles - Lake Calhoun/SW Corridor - 4/12/09
12 miles
45 minutes
Fisher Burley Puller with ride-a-long
Attached the ride-a-long today and Liam and I went for a cruise down to Lake Calhoun...I forgot how much I love pulling Liam around....and it is a good workout.
45 minutes
Fisher Burley Puller with ride-a-long
Attached the ride-a-long today and Liam and I went for a cruise down to Lake Calhoun...I forgot how much I love pulling Liam around....and it is a good workout.
22.2 miles - Cedar Lake Tr/Bryn Mar/Theo Wirth/Cedar Lake/SW Corridor - 4/10/09
22.2 miles
1:11:48
25.4 max
17.7 avg
Poprad
Nice ride...felt good...finally had an 18.0 average MPH until I hit the neighborhood and stopped to talk to a friend and it dropped while riding slowly to a 17.7...but I felt really good this ride...
1:11:48
25.4 max
17.7 avg
Poprad
Nice ride...felt good...finally had an 18.0 average MPH until I hit the neighborhood and stopped to talk to a friend and it dropped while riding slowly to a 17.7...but I felt really good this ride...
13.64 miles - Errands - 4/10/09
13.64 miles
16.8 avg
31.6 max
456.4 cal
0:48:39
Swamp Monster
Rode to "Picture Person" art volunteering at Aquila and Cedar Manor...then to Trader Joe's and home via the Gary Fisher Alfresco winter bike. I took off the cyclocross tires that I used for winter and replaced them with 700x23 Continental Gator Skins...feels much faster now...
16.8 avg
31.6 max
456.4 cal
0:48:39
Swamp Monster
Rode to "Picture Person" art volunteering at Aquila and Cedar Manor...then to Trader Joe's and home via the Gary Fisher Alfresco winter bike. I took off the cyclocross tires that I used for winter and replaced them with 700x23 Continental Gator Skins...feels much faster now...
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
14.6 miles - Commute/Trader Joes - 26/42 degrees - 4/7/09
14.6 miles
0:48:31
18.0 avg
Poprad
Cleaned the Poprad at work tonight...it's that feeling on the bike, which is the same as a car - after the wash everything feels smoother and faster....very quick but an enjoyable ride home from work!!
0:48:31
18.0 avg
Poprad
Cleaned the Poprad at work tonight...it's that feeling on the bike, which is the same as a car - after the wash everything feels smoother and faster....very quick but an enjoyable ride home from work!!
Friday, April 3, 2009
32.3 miles - Errands/Backwards Minnehaha/River Pkwy/Greenway - 41 degrees - 4/3/09
32.3 miles
1:48:48
32.2 max
16.9 avg
Poprad
I noticed how squeaky people's bikes are and I also noticed that people buy really expensive bikes that don't fit them, or don't have them fitted to them properly. Buy some detergent and some lube people!!! And take your bikes to your local shop and ask them for a fitting!!!
1:48:48
32.2 max
16.9 avg
Poprad
I noticed how squeaky people's bikes are and I also noticed that people buy really expensive bikes that don't fit them, or don't have them fitted to them properly. Buy some detergent and some lube people!!! And take your bikes to your local shop and ask them for a fitting!!!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
6 miles - Errands - 41 degrees - 4/2/09
6 miles
Fisher Burley Puller
Thatcher and went for a ride to the Rec Center to pick up a key for the Louisiana Oaks Pavilion. He REALLY loves his new bike - the Trek 7.6fx. I am glad he enjoys it. Then in the evening I rode over to the neighborhood meeting and then returned the Redbox DVD...the newly built Gary Fisher Tassahara Burley puller works great. I am really enjoying riding it. Unfortunately the front derailleur is giving me problems and on the way home the drive-side crank loosened up. I don't think it is chronic, but I am carrying a crank wrench with me anyway...
Fisher Burley Puller
Thatcher and went for a ride to the Rec Center to pick up a key for the Louisiana Oaks Pavilion. He REALLY loves his new bike - the Trek 7.6fx. I am glad he enjoys it. Then in the evening I rode over to the neighborhood meeting and then returned the Redbox DVD...the newly built Gary Fisher Tassahara Burley puller works great. I am really enjoying riding it. Unfortunately the front derailleur is giving me problems and on the way home the drive-side crank loosened up. I don't think it is chronic, but I am carrying a crank wrench with me anyway...
24.5 miles - SW Corridor/Cedar Lake Tr/Downtown/Riv Pkwy/Greenway - 41 degrees - 4/2/09
24.5 miles
17.0 avg
33.1 max
1:26:16
Poprad
A very tired ride with what seemed like a very strong NW headwind...its nice to ride without a lot of water covering the trails...toes got really cold for some reason...I also drew the conclusion that I do not like Continental Ultra Sport road tires. I much prefer the Gator Skins..they both wear and ride much better. The Ultra Sports seem to be very slow...
17.0 avg
33.1 max
1:26:16
Poprad
A very tired ride with what seemed like a very strong NW headwind...its nice to ride without a lot of water covering the trails...toes got really cold for some reason...I also drew the conclusion that I do not like Continental Ultra Sport road tires. I much prefer the Gator Skins..they both wear and ride much better. The Ultra Sports seem to be very slow...
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
7.83 miles - Commute - 31 degrees - 3/26/09
7.83 miles
avg 15.6
max 27.2
cal 246.8
0.30.04
Swamp Monster
Crazy strong headwind going to work...made it not fun....
avg 15.6
max 27.2
cal 246.8
0.30.04
Swamp Monster
Crazy strong headwind going to work...made it not fun....
Sunday, March 22, 2009
22.3 miles - Commute/SW Corridor/Bryn Mar/Cedar Lake Rd/Work/Hopkins - 3/22/09
22.3 miles
avg 17.1
27.4 max
1:18:03
Poprad
Strong easterly headwind today...so I rode into the wind and then with the wind to my back on Cedar Lake Rd...very pleasant weather...NOT liking my Pearl Izumi AmPhib shoe covers though...they don't stay in place very well, unlike their Caliente shoe covers...maybe its the user...we'll see...
avg 17.1
27.4 max
1:18:03
Poprad
Strong easterly headwind today...so I rode into the wind and then with the wind to my back on Cedar Lake Rd...very pleasant weather...NOT liking my Pearl Izumi AmPhib shoe covers though...they don't stay in place very well, unlike their Caliente shoe covers...maybe its the user...we'll see...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
33.9 miles - Ford Bridge/U of MN loop - 51 degrees - 3/18/09
33.9 miles
avg 16.8
max 32.5
2:00:23
Poprad
I took the SW Corridor east to the Lakes and went by Lake Hariet the on to the Minnehaha Parkway to the River Parkway and onto the Ford Bridge - went across the Mississippi River to the St. Paul side and the E River Parkway and into the University of Minnesota - then went by the new stadium construction and into Dinkytown - the by Dunn Bros across University Ave and down and across the Stone Arch Bridge and back into Minneapolis and the W River Parkway and back up to the Greenway...I stopped at Freewheel bikes on the Greenway to get a coffee and a Cliff Bar then home...
Excellent day for a ride...again, I wish I could've kept going...the Poprad is very sandy and salty, but holding up quite well...with all the crap on the roads from winter I am glad I installed the Conty Gator Skins last year...I have run over some unsightly objects...
avg 16.8
max 32.5
2:00:23
Poprad
I took the SW Corridor east to the Lakes and went by Lake Hariet the on to the Minnehaha Parkway to the River Parkway and onto the Ford Bridge - went across the Mississippi River to the St. Paul side and the E River Parkway and into the University of Minnesota - then went by the new stadium construction and into Dinkytown - the by Dunn Bros across University Ave and down and across the Stone Arch Bridge and back into Minneapolis and the W River Parkway and back up to the Greenway...I stopped at Freewheel bikes on the Greenway to get a coffee and a Cliff Bar then home...
Excellent day for a ride...again, I wish I could've kept going...the Poprad is very sandy and salty, but holding up quite well...with all the crap on the roads from winter I am glad I installed the Conty Gator Skins last year...I have run over some unsightly objects...
Monday, March 16, 2009
15 miles - Bryn Mar quick route - 71 degrees - 3/16/09
15 miles
0:53:49
16.7 avg
26.7 max
Poprad
Not much time, but managed to sneak a ride in....best day yet - warm and sunny - rode in shorts....Sw Corridor/Ceadr Lake/Brymn Mar/Wayzata Blvd/Cedar Lake Rd/Virginia/Louisianna...felt good!
0:53:49
16.7 avg
26.7 max
Poprad
Not much time, but managed to sneak a ride in....best day yet - warm and sunny - rode in shorts....Sw Corridor/Ceadr Lake/Brymn Mar/Wayzata Blvd/Cedar Lake Rd/Virginia/Louisianna...felt good!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
21.8 miles - Commute/Salsa a la Salsa on Nicolette/Cedar Lake/Wooddale - 54 degrees - 3/15/09
21.8 miles
1:16:10
28.1 max
avg 16.4
Poprad
Went to work and then met the family for authentic Mexican at Salsa A La Salsa on Nicollete Ave in Minneapolis...then rode home on the Blake School/ Walker Art road to Lake of the Isles and by Lake Calhoun and back in through St. Louis Park to home...I also went through Bryn Mar to get to the restaurant...very nice day for a ride - very pleasant. I stopped at the Walker Sculpture Garden on the way home because the were a boatload of starlings flying around in strange formations. There were also tons of them in the trees. One tree down by the parking lot was black with birds. I am not sure what they were doing, but I bet it had something to do with finding a mate and nesting.
1:16:10
28.1 max
avg 16.4
Poprad
Went to work and then met the family for authentic Mexican at Salsa A La Salsa on Nicollete Ave in Minneapolis...then rode home on the Blake School/ Walker Art road to Lake of the Isles and by Lake Calhoun and back in through St. Louis Park to home...I also went through Bryn Mar to get to the restaurant...very nice day for a ride - very pleasant. I stopped at the Walker Sculpture Garden on the way home because the were a boatload of starlings flying around in strange formations. There were also tons of them in the trees. One tree down by the parking lot was black with birds. I am not sure what they were doing, but I bet it had something to do with finding a mate and nesting.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
21.9 miles - Exlesior.Williston/Minnetonka/Ridgedale Mall/Wayzata Blvd/Virginia - 41 degrees - 3/13/09
21.9 miles
1:17:59
avg 16.8
max 35.8
Poprad
Great ride - picked up my glasses from Ridgedale Mall Len's Crafters.... a bit chilly, but not bad.
1:17:59
avg 16.8
max 35.8
Poprad
Great ride - picked up my glasses from Ridgedale Mall Len's Crafters.... a bit chilly, but not bad.
Monday, March 9, 2009
24.5 miles - Exelsior Blvd/Williston/Minn Blvd/Cedar Lake Rd/Bryn Mar/Cedar Lake/Whole Foods/Home - 36 degrees - 3/9/09
24.5 miles
avg 16.4
max 32.9
1.29.15
Poprad
I shouldn't be riding the Poprad this time of year...a kid could play in the amount of sand on the road shoulders. It was a nice ride. I was happy that I took the Williston hills no problem (unlike last year when I felt like I would die climbing them), but I was not so happy that my avg speed was in the 16MPH's....hopefully I can start upping that!! It was above freezing but yet felt very cold...probably from the dampness in the fog...
avg 16.4
max 32.9
1.29.15
Poprad
I shouldn't be riding the Poprad this time of year...a kid could play in the amount of sand on the road shoulders. It was a nice ride. I was happy that I took the Williston hills no problem (unlike last year when I felt like I would die climbing them), but I was not so happy that my avg speed was in the 16MPH's....hopefully I can start upping that!! It was above freezing but yet felt very cold...probably from the dampness in the fog...
11.34 miles - Commute/Hopkins - 38 degrees - 3/8/08
11.34 miles
avg 15.3
max 31.1
cal 342.1
0.44.19
Swamp Monster
Moved a working Cateye computer over from my MTB...wished I could rode another 20 miles on the way home....it was beautiful!!!
avg 15.3
max 31.1
cal 342.1
0.44.19
Swamp Monster
Moved a working Cateye computer over from my MTB...wished I could rode another 20 miles on the way home....it was beautiful!!!
Friday, March 6, 2009
23.8 miles - Greenway/Miss Riv Parkwy/ Lk Hariet/Lk Calhoun/SW Corridor - 36 degrees - 3/6/09
23.8 miles
1:25:12
max 28.5
avg 16.7
Poprad
Probably shouldn't have taken the Poprad and probably should've used the fenders - I was totally drenched from the knee down...other than that it was a fun ride..
1:25:12
max 28.5
avg 16.7
Poprad
Probably shouldn't have taken the Poprad and probably should've used the fenders - I was totally drenched from the knee down...other than that it was a fun ride..
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
21.2 miles - SW Corridor/MInn Blvd/Ridgedale Lib/HW101/Minn Blvd - 25 degrees - 3/3/09
21.2 miles
1:15:02
max 36.5
avg 16.9
Poprad
First use of the new Trek Incite 9i wireless computer. It has a cool reverse light monitor and a temp guage. Love it so far. I had to cut the ride short because of the very windy cross winds (yaws). My legs and toes got way too cold...oh and I rode for the first time with my new heart rate monitor...very cool...I'll talk about it next time...
1:15:02
max 36.5
avg 16.9
Poprad
First use of the new Trek Incite 9i wireless computer. It has a cool reverse light monitor and a temp guage. Love it so far. I had to cut the ride short because of the very windy cross winds (yaws). My legs and toes got way too cold...oh and I rode for the first time with my new heart rate monitor...very cool...I'll talk about it next time...
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
8 miles - Commute - 15 degrees - 2/21/09
8 miles
Swamp Monster
5 inches of fresh snow...a little slow going but good roads on the ride home...
Swamp Monster
5 inches of fresh snow...a little slow going but good roads on the ride home...
Friday, February 20, 2009
19.14 miles - SW Corridor/Theo Wirth/Cedar Lake/Calhoun/Trader Joe's - 23 degrees - 2/20/09
19.14 miles
avg 17.1
max 30.9
cal 654.4
1.07.08
Poprad
Not a good idea to ride the Poprad, but I was crazy to ride a real bike that was fast and responsive....although the road salts may compromise the Poprad...it was worth it. I love that bike!! I had to ride slow around a lot of ice and my cardio needs to get back up to par....
avg 17.1
max 30.9
cal 654.4
1.07.08
Poprad
Not a good idea to ride the Poprad, but I was crazy to ride a real bike that was fast and responsive....although the road salts may compromise the Poprad...it was worth it. I love that bike!! I had to ride slow around a lot of ice and my cardio needs to get back up to par....
Thursday, February 19, 2009
36.24 miles - Commute x 2/errands/extensions - 2/14-16/09
36.24 miles
avg 16.4
max 31 9
cal 1215.1
2.13.21
Trek 330 single speed
Everything is frozen and dry, therefore, it makes a great time to use a bike other than the Swamp Monster...I changed the tires on the SS out to Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires, which have been fantastic tires for the SS 330...we will see how they hold out throughout the Spring and Summer months...
avg 16.4
max 31 9
cal 1215.1
2.13.21
Trek 330 single speed
Everything is frozen and dry, therefore, it makes a great time to use a bike other than the Swamp Monster...I changed the tires on the SS out to Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires, which have been fantastic tires for the SS 330...we will see how they hold out throughout the Spring and Summer months...
12.4 miles - Commute - 2/13/09
12.4 miles
15.9 avg
28.4 max
396.1 cal
0.50.31
Swamp Monster
Wish I would've rode the SS...
15.9 avg
28.4 max
396.1 cal
0.50.31
Swamp Monster
Wish I would've rode the SS...
Monday, February 9, 2009
18 miles - Commute/Mini Hops - 30 degrees - 2/08/09
18 miles
Swamp Monster
Commuted to work...left early to go and see Liam's first gymnastics meet at Mini Hops in Minnetonka/Wayzata....very tired ride...I bailed coming into the neighbohrood on the way home - 4th wipeout on ice this season.
Swamp Monster
Commuted to work...left early to go and see Liam's first gymnastics meet at Mini Hops in Minnetonka/Wayzata....very tired ride...I bailed coming into the neighbohrood on the way home - 4th wipeout on ice this season.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
16 miles - commute/Shady Oak Extension/Minnetonka Mills Loop/Trader Joe's - 37 degrees - 2/07/09
16 miles
Swamp Monster
Swamp Monster
Friday, February 6, 2009
25 miles - Greenway/W River Prkwy/Downtown/Bryn Mar/Cedar Lake/SW Corridor - 37 degrees - 2/06/09
25 Miles
Swamp Monster
1.75 hours
Great ride. but not long enough!! I flatted when I reached the end of the Greenway. Luckily, I am alwaysd prepared with extra gloves, tube, etc... There was a peice of glass about .5 centimeters in width sticking out of my front tire - right down the center line.
I was going to take my Trek 330 single speed, but I am glad I didn't because the ice and slush was very problematic, even for my cyclocross tires on the Monster. I stopped and had dinner at First Wok with my wife, Liam and Kian (the baby) and rode home very chilly from the sweat. I am looking forward to more rides in the next few months...
PS: Saw a lot of commuters in full gear...mostly riding squeaky shitboxes and fixies, but I did see a cool Pugsley all decked out for winter commmuting...
Swamp Monster
1.75 hours
Great ride. but not long enough!! I flatted when I reached the end of the Greenway. Luckily, I am alwaysd prepared with extra gloves, tube, etc... There was a peice of glass about .5 centimeters in width sticking out of my front tire - right down the center line.
I was going to take my Trek 330 single speed, but I am glad I didn't because the ice and slush was very problematic, even for my cyclocross tires on the Monster. I stopped and had dinner at First Wok with my wife, Liam and Kian (the baby) and rode home very chilly from the sweat. I am looking forward to more rides in the next few months...
PS: Saw a lot of commuters in full gear...mostly riding squeaky shitboxes and fixies, but I did see a cool Pugsley all decked out for winter commmuting...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
12 miles - Commute - 27/28 degrees - 2/01/09
12 miles
Swamp Monster
Took some extra roads to extend the ride a bit...wiped out on the ice coming out of the neighborhood onto the SW Corridor...
Swamp Monster
Took some extra roads to extend the ride a bit...wiped out on the ice coming out of the neighborhood onto the SW Corridor...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
January 2009 - 90 Miles
....with many horrific hours on the indoor trainer at home and at the gym....
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
22 miles - BMX to Depot/Greenway to River/Whole Foods - 24/26 degrees - 1/22/09
Me and bike on SW Corridor...
West River Parkway
"Train" bridge over the Mississippi from the parkway...
SW Corridor looking east...22 miles
2 miles
BMX
Liam and I rode down to the Depot Coffeehouse in the morning on our BMX bikes...
20 niles
Swamp Monster
To the Mississippi River and back via the Greenway with a stop at Whole Foods on the way home.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
22 miles - Greenway to Missisippi,Trader Joes - 23/25 degrees - 1/21/09
22 miles
Swamp Monster
Great snowy ride to the river...if only there was something that would keep my toes warm?!?!?
Swamp Monster
Great snowy ride to the river...if only there was something that would keep my toes warm?!?!?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Obama - A Hero for My Kids' Generation!!!
Very cool fixie indeed!
Glad to see he rides a Trek!!!
And a tricycle!!Better times are ahead.....and hopefully more bike lanes...
Monday, January 19, 2009
10 miles - Commute - 14/18 degrees - 1/18/09
10 miles
Swamp Monster
Took the snow covered trails for a little fun...
Swamp Monster
Took the snow covered trails for a little fun...
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
"Vintage" Trek 1000 - 56cm
I overhauled this Trek 1000 that I traveled to Eau Clare, Wisconsin to pick up. I bought it sight-unseen and am very glad I did. It is a great bike.
New Edition to the Family - Kian Joseph Donovan - born 1/7/09 - 8lbs 4oz
My wife LeeAnn, Thatcher (10), Liam (5) and Kian...
Me, Liam and Kian...Friday, January 9, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
8 miles - commute - 5/3 (above zero) degrees - 12/17/08
8 miles
Swamp Monster
It was a much better experience to ride above zero today and my mechanicals worked better. But I have to say, after wiping out before I left my neighborhood today, that the snowy slush keeps a person on edge, especially when worrying about traffic when the shoulder is slush and snow.
Swamp Monster
It was a much better experience to ride above zero today and my mechanicals worked better. But I have to say, after wiping out before I left my neighborhood today, that the snowy slush keeps a person on edge, especially when worrying about traffic when the shoulder is slush and snow.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
8 miles - Commute - -5/-9 degrees - 12/15/08
8 miles
Swamp Monster
Its kind of stupid to ride below zero, but hey....I was chilly and my rear derailleur froze up and the bearings were sluggish and didn't want to move. I made it to work and home, saved 8 miles of gas, plus letting the car warm up...so it was worth it.
Swamp Monster
Its kind of stupid to ride below zero, but hey....I was chilly and my rear derailleur froze up and the bearings were sluggish and didn't want to move. I made it to work and home, saved 8 miles of gas, plus letting the car warm up...so it was worth it.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Swamp Monster Finished!
Nitto Bars, KHS removable fenders and lights pretty much turned this mediocre old Gary Fisher Alfresco hybrid bike into a great winter commuter...its been doing well so far...getting a handlebar angle that worked took some adjusting, but other than that it happy commuting!!!
8 miles - Errands - 16 degrees - 12/09/08
8 miles
Swamp Monster
I wiped out for the first time today on ice...I decided to take a side street and upon exiting Cedar Lake into Dakota Park I came across a sheet of ice about 15 feet long that I didn't see until it was too late...I laid it over without injury. The bike was fine but I broke the clamp on my nice Cateye Opticube light...so, unless I can get a replacement clamp, I am out 50 bucks for a light...
Swamp Monster
I wiped out for the first time today on ice...I decided to take a side street and upon exiting Cedar Lake into Dakota Park I came across a sheet of ice about 15 feet long that I didn't see until it was too late...I laid it over without injury. The bike was fine but I broke the clamp on my nice Cateye Opticube light...so, unless I can get a replacement clamp, I am out 50 bucks for a light...
Friday, December 5, 2008
10 miles - commute - 24 degrees - 12/05/08
10 miles
Swamp Monster
It snowed a couple of fresh inches while I was at work....so I took Cedar Lake Rd to Virginia Ave and got on the Cedar Lake Trail towards Hopkins and then took the SW Corridor home...really fun night ride in the snow...Swamp Monster was stupendous!!
Swamp Monster
It snowed a couple of fresh inches while I was at work....so I took Cedar Lake Rd to Virginia Ave and got on the Cedar Lake Trail towards Hopkins and then took the SW Corridor home...really fun night ride in the snow...Swamp Monster was stupendous!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
15 miles - Greenway to Freewheel/Lake Calhoun/Wooddale/Sw Corridor - 34 degrees - 12/02/08
15 miles
Swamp Monster
Put a new bar on the Swamp Monster yesterday...it has made a world of a difference and looks a bit Uptowny at the same time...very cool! I will get some pics up soon.
Swamp Monster
Put a new bar on the Swamp Monster yesterday...it has made a world of a difference and looks a bit Uptowny at the same time...very cool! I will get some pics up soon.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
12 miles - Bryn Mar/Cuppa Java - 26 degrees - 11/25/08
12 miles
Swamp Monster
Went to lunch with my wife at Cuppa Java in Bryn Mar neighborhood of Minneapolis...I had the Reuben and a cup of asparagus and cheese soup...it was delicious...definitely recommend the Reuben!!!
Swamp Monster
Went to lunch with my wife at Cuppa Java in Bryn Mar neighborhood of Minneapolis...I had the Reuben and a cup of asparagus and cheese soup...it was delicious...definitely recommend the Reuben!!!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Introducing the Swamp Monster winter bike!!!
The name comes the fact that this bike was in a flood...therefore it was severely dirty and has a lot of oxidization on the aluminum components.I took the parts off and washed them in solvent and since there were no brakes, I added a set from my 1985 Trek MTB, which work swell.
I added the fenders, which obviously need adjusted, the Bontrager cyclocross tires (b/c this is a winter bike), the nice Bontrager saddle, my SPD pedals, a rear light and a couple of stickers to spruce it up.
I don't like Grip Shift, but it functions fine and I took it out for a 20 mile test ride today and the Monster rides great. I wish I could ditch the flat bar, but that would be too much work.
This is primarily a winter bad weather bike...so I can retire my Trek "winter bike" and save that nice old frame from the salt!!!The Trek will get Extracycled next year!!! That I cannot wait for....
20 miles - Errands - Hardware Store TJ's/Lake Hariet/Uptown/SW Corridor - 34 degrees - 11/24/08
20 miles (approximate)
Maiden voyage of the Swamp Monster...see above post. I helped an old guy fix his flat on his Giant Yukon dics mountain bike...he never fixed one before...my good deed for the day is complete!!
Maiden voyage of the Swamp Monster...see above post. I helped an old guy fix his flat on his Giant Yukon dics mountain bike...he never fixed one before...my good deed for the day is complete!!
12.64 miles - Commute/Cedar Lake/Minnetonka Blvd Extension - 31/31/degrees - 11/23/08
12.64 miles
avg 16.4
max 26.1
cal 395.9
0.46.11
Trek Winter Bike
avg 16.4
max 26.1
cal 395.9
0.46.11
Trek Winter Bike
Friday, November 21, 2008
10.94 miles - Commute - 24/19 degrees - 11/21/08
10.94 miles
avg 15.4
max 25.9
cal 323.4
0.42.04
Trek Winter Bike
avg 15.4
max 25.9
cal 323.4
0.42.04
Trek Winter Bike
Thursday, November 20, 2008
12.34 miles - Commute - 24/16 degrees - 11/20/08
12.34 miles
avg 15.0
max 29.7
cal 349.9
0.49.15
Trek Winter Bike
Very chilly ride...the goggles helped tremendously, but they don't work well with the helmet...I am going to look at the helmet option.
avg 15.0
max 29.7
cal 349.9
0.49.15
Trek Winter Bike
Very chilly ride...the goggles helped tremendously, but they don't work well with the helmet...I am going to look at the helmet option.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
19.31 miles - Lake Circuit/Errands - 31 degrees - 11/18/08
19.31 miles
avg 15.1
max 23.1
cal 524.3
1.16.20
Trek Winter Bike
Was going to do the Greenway/Minnehaha Parkway loop but decided against it due to the windy cold...I figured that if it got too chilly I could just hop off the Lake Trails and head home...it was a good idea...I hit all the lakes from Cedar to Lake of the Isles to the E side of Calhoun and 3/4 of the way around Lake Hariet...I went through Linden Hills to trader Joe's to finish up my grocery shopping...so I had to ride with both panniers and my backpack - no big deal really...not too excited about taking "pleasure" rides in this weather...
My two dilemmas are:
1. figuring out how to dry my lobster gloves...I put them in the dryer tonight, but I don't want to waste a half hour of electric just to dry my gloves...my other thoughts were a) use the hair dryer shoved inside them on low, or b) take a piece of PVC pipe and shove it into the wrists to open them up to air, or c) a combination of both.
2. finding a system, besides just taping under the sole of my shoe to keep the air out. I was thinking that my Am-Phib shoe pullovers just don't keep the cold wind out enough. I may try and Velcro something over the toe area, because the pullover only covers the top of the shoe and allows air to get into the front of the shoe.
avg 15.1
max 23.1
cal 524.3
1.16.20
Trek Winter Bike
Was going to do the Greenway/Minnehaha Parkway loop but decided against it due to the windy cold...I figured that if it got too chilly I could just hop off the Lake Trails and head home...it was a good idea...I hit all the lakes from Cedar to Lake of the Isles to the E side of Calhoun and 3/4 of the way around Lake Hariet...I went through Linden Hills to trader Joe's to finish up my grocery shopping...so I had to ride with both panniers and my backpack - no big deal really...not too excited about taking "pleasure" rides in this weather...
My two dilemmas are:
1. figuring out how to dry my lobster gloves...I put them in the dryer tonight, but I don't want to waste a half hour of electric just to dry my gloves...my other thoughts were a) use the hair dryer shoved inside them on low, or b) take a piece of PVC pipe and shove it into the wrists to open them up to air, or c) a combination of both.
2. finding a system, besides just taping under the sole of my shoe to keep the air out. I was thinking that my Am-Phib shoe pullovers just don't keep the cold wind out enough. I may try and Velcro something over the toe area, because the pullover only covers the top of the shoe and allows air to get into the front of the shoe.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
22.93 miles - Commute/Errands - 28/31 degrees - 11/16/08
22.93 miles
avg 15.2
max 30.5
cal 660.7
1.30.04
Trek Winter Bike
SW Corridor to Dunn Bros on lake St...by Lake of the Isles/Cedar lake/bridge over Cedar Lake Trail to Cedar Lake Rd...west to Penn Cycle/work...home and then to Trader Joe's and back...chilly ride...on the way to work my index finger and thumb swelled and went numb on my right hand...
avg 15.2
max 30.5
cal 660.7
1.30.04
Trek Winter Bike
SW Corridor to Dunn Bros on lake St...by Lake of the Isles/Cedar lake/bridge over Cedar Lake Trail to Cedar Lake Rd...west to Penn Cycle/work...home and then to Trader Joe's and back...chilly ride...on the way to work my index finger and thumb swelled and went numb on my right hand...
Friday, November 14, 2008
23.21 miles - Commute/Erands - 36/31 degrees - 11/14/08
23.21 miles
avg 15.1
max 28.4
cal 665.3
1.31.33
Trek Winter Bike
avg 15.1
max 28.4
cal 665.3
1.31.33
Trek Winter Bike
Thursday, November 13, 2008
7 miles - Errands - 11/13/08
7 miles
Trek Winter Bike
Trader Joes/Jerry's Hardware and home via SW Corridor
Trek Winter Bike
Trader Joes/Jerry's Hardware and home via SW Corridor
Vintage Trek "Winter Bike"
My very slow, but very comfortable winter bike put together with a vintage Trek (1981 or 82?) Ishiwata tubed lugged steel frame.It has Tektro brake levers and Tektro long reach caliper brakes on a Salsa "Moto Ace bell Lap" 44cm cyclcocross handlebar. The bar is attached to a new origin 8 80mm long quill stem. The stem sits inside a newly installed Shimano STX headset.
It rides on Serfas Vida Cruiser - 700x38 80psi tires. I've installed the best fender set available, which is the Bontrager Select removeable fender.
022 Ishiwata steel frame.
Bontrager mountain bike saddle (very comfy actually) and a Bontrager aluminum seat post - 26.6 I believe. I have a bracket for a Planet Bike rear light - the best on the market in my opinion.
The coolest feature is the vintage Shimano bar end friction shifter, which came of a very old "Sentinel" bike frame...the find of the year!!! Its works great. I say it because I do not use the left hand shifter - I find that there is no need for a front derailleur here in Minnesota.
Vintage Shimano bar end shifter states "patent pending." I also installed Bontrager grippy handlebar tape - great stuff!!
New stem and headset as noted before...
XT rear derailleur...I may replace this with an LX or something....I don't want to risk ruining a great rear derailleur this winter!! The 5 speed cassette may contribute to the slowness of this bike, but it may be hard to find a faster geared cassette to fit this wheel...My wheelset is culled from a 1990 Trek 330 road bike. It has a sturdy concave rims that I feel will be great for what I need on this bike...
Origin 8 175mm crankeset with Shimano SPD 520 pedals...
18.38 miles - Greenway/River/Greenway - 36 degree - 11/12/08
18.38 miles
avg 15.8
max 20.7
cal 524.9
1.09.48
Trek Winter bike
First real ride on the winter bike as a complete bike...I took off the cyclocross tires (700x38 - 90psi) due to lack of clearance from the knobbies on the side and put on the Serfas Vida (700x38 - 75 psi)....it is very slow - feels like I am riding in slow motion....but it is very comfortable - I prefer fast!!!!
avg 15.8
max 20.7
cal 524.9
1.09.48
Trek Winter bike
First real ride on the winter bike as a complete bike...I took off the cyclocross tires (700x38 - 90psi) due to lack of clearance from the knobbies on the side and put on the Serfas Vida (700x38 - 75 psi)....it is very slow - feels like I am riding in slow motion....but it is very comfortable - I prefer fast!!!!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
21.47 miles - Commute/ Cedar Lake Extension - 26 degrees - 11/10/08
21.47 miles
16.4 avg
max 28.6
cal 707.4
1.18.29
Trek 330 single speed
Very chilly at 26 degrees, but surprizingly my feet and fingers stayed warm, which was probably due to the lack of wind today...although my water bottle froze a nice layer on my ride home.
16.4 avg
max 28.6
cal 707.4
1.18.29
Trek 330 single speed
Very chilly at 26 degrees, but surprizingly my feet and fingers stayed warm, which was probably due to the lack of wind today...although my water bottle froze a nice layer on my ride home.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
My Trek Project One Madone 6.9 Pro dream bike!!!
You can customise your own at:
I may be able to win this one...Trek is giving away 6 custom bikes to employees and dealer employees...but you can build your own bike just for fun...it really is a cool site.
Mine resembles a Ferrari dream bike, which really doesn't fit my personality...but I like this one anyway!!!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
10.12 miles - Commute/Target - 11/06/08
10.12 miles
16.0 avg
max 27.7
cal 320.9
0.37.45
Trek 330 single speed
Starting to get chilly.....
16.0 avg
max 27.7
cal 320.9
0.37.45
Trek 330 single speed
Starting to get chilly.....
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
50.24 miles - Lunch w/ LeeAnn (my wife)/Theo Wirth/YMCA/Lake Calhoun/Wooddale - 11/4/08
50.24 miles
16.7 avg
max 33.0
cal 1653.5
3.00.23
Poprad
November...70 degrees....what??? It was absolutely gorgeous outside today....I had to split my ride today - afternnon and then evening...even the evening ride was great. I got hoem at 11PM...can't wait 'til next year!!!
16.7 avg
max 33.0
cal 1653.5
3.00.23
Poprad
November...70 degrees....what??? It was absolutely gorgeous outside today....I had to split my ride today - afternnon and then evening...even the evening ride was great. I got hoem at 11PM...can't wait 'til next year!!!