Today I had a doctor’s appointment for my knee. It’s been killing me for over a month and a half now. X-Ray shows that I have an Arthritic change on my knee. They say it’s from all the jumping out of planes that I do or I was just getting OLD! Well, I’m convinced that…
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Congratulations Eri
I just wanted to congratulate CBB’s Eri Ramos for completing the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Course. Eri graduated last Friday the 15th and is now back to full duty.
How to build and run your own bicycling blog
For starters, the cheapest way to create a blog is to use services like Blogger. These sites allow you to build a generic blog in which you can actually customize with a bit of HTML knowledge. Another thing we do here at CBB that is pretty obvious is to update the site every day. Content…
Talk Like a Pirate Day!
(insert pirate voice here) Arrrrrrr Aye Matey, if ye haven’t heard, its’ Tawlk Lyke Eh Pirate Day! ARRRR! Ye wonderin’ “Whats dis has to do with them bikes…ARRRRR!!!!?” Nothin’ its just fun! Find more information about Talk Like a Pirate Day HERE Here’s a short tutorial on the 5 A’s that Pirates always use…
Have you seen my bike?
No its that not I’ve lost my bike or had it stolen, its sitting in my garage that’s where its been. I haven’t been able to ride at all to work in the past few weeks, heck perhaps the past month. Different commitments in the morning or the evening as well as business meetings have…
Motorized Bicycle
I was driving earlier and saw a guy riding his bike. Nothing unusual about that, but what caught my attention was he didn’t pedal once going up a hill. He attached what looked like a weed eater motor to his back tire. I thought that it was a creative mode of transportation. Has anyone seen…
Russ Roca and his Xtracycle
Check out Russ Roca. He is a photographer based in Los Angeles, his method of transportation? A bicycle fitted with the Xtracycle! Roc on dude!
Harrisburg, PA
I rode solo today. Everyone else had different plans. I decided to ride through Harrisburg. The architecture of the buildings around the area was really impressive. It seemed to make the ride a bit easier. Cool Slideshows I used some Sure2Endure and felt great! It didn’t seem like I got tired at all. Usually by…
I'm Upgrading My Lightbulbs
I just saw “the movie” that all those with an environmentalist mindset will inevitably see, “An Inconvenient Truth”. I know it is those who need to see this movie the most that probably won’t see it. But for those of us who have an interest in this topic, the movie is an excellent presentation of…
Sette Bicycle Travel Bag
The great folks of PricePoint.com sent us a Sette Bicycle Travel Bag to review. Check it out! Rugged Rails and Wheels Here’s the specs: Take your bike in the Sette Padded Bike Travel Bag w/ Wheels on vacation or to a distant race without the worries. The Sette Padded Bike Travel Bag w/ Wheels is…
In case you get hit by a car
What to Do In Case of a Bicycle Accident: Your first priority is to seek medical attention if needed for yourself or anyone who might have been injured. If you have been injured, request to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. Regardless of the circumstances, report the accident to the police and make sure…
Flying Roadie
I was driving home from the grocery store and a roadie past me at the light. This guy was flying! For about five miles I tried to catch up to him but with all the traffic and all the lights I couldn’t keep up. I felt envious and made me want to get on my…
All this talk about helmets…
Though its in another language, its still corny.
POW/MIA Recognition Day
In every generation, members of our Armed Forces have answered the call of service in our Nation’s hour of need. These patriots have defended our freedom and way of life, triumphed over brutal enemies, and answered the prayers of millions. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor the Americans who have been prisoners of war…
Commuting Tips Via Cicle.org
The resources that follow are designed to provide guidance and inspiration to the beginner commuting cyclist. We want to remind the beginner that this information, although it is extremely helpful, is in no way a substitute for direct and personal instruction. We always suggest that the absolute beginner consult with a qualified cycling instructor before…
Red Light Camera
Do you think cyclists should be liable under the red light cameras?
Anti Theft Product
Engineers working for Bell in a research laboratory in Switzerland have come up with a paint product that may be the answer to the longstanding problem of bicycle theft. The revolutionary paint will be sold under the patented name “BAINT Paint”. BAINT is a reversed acronym for Theft Neutralizer Invisible Application for Bicycles (T.N.I.A.B.). I…
Holy CRAP!
Watch this video of the show COPS and you’ll see a bicyclist get hit by a car.
One less excuse
“I can’t commute by bike because I have to carry heavy stuff” Not to fear, the Xtracycle is here! I’ve been using my Kona Smoke with the Xtracycle to run errands or to haul my kids around the park, beach, etc. Last friday I rode the Kona with the Xtracycle to work. I usually don’t…
Win An Active Tunes i-Ride!
Yes it’s true, you can win a brand new Active Tunes i-Ride from Commute By Bike! All you have to do is answer this question… Who’s known as the International Man of Mystery on the Active Tunes website? (no, it’s not Austin Powers). Giveaway is for US only. No CBB staff allowed to participate. Send…
NYC Century Ride
So, now that I’ve got pictures, I’ll give y’all the whole story on yesterday’s Century ride. My bike is set up as a street bike (one gear, fixed, narrow bullhorn handlebars, hard, flat seat), so I had to make a few purchases to be ready for a long ride. The first thing I bought was…
Trikke
One of these days, I’ll be as good if not better than this guy.