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The P1sseezee Diss The Dirt Contest

That’s right folks we’re having another contest! You have a chance to win a 1liter bottle of this amazing bike cleaner. P1sseezzee is only available in the UK, basically the winner would be one of the first people to try here in the states! I have to tell you, I tried out the P1sseezzee last…

Ol' flabalanche?

Courtesy of The Steeps I love Dr. Pepper. Not in a “Brokeback Cola” kinda way, but I am addicted to it. Last year, while working at a place that had NO access to anything but soda, I packed on about 35 pounds. Crazy to think about what just two soda’s a day can do to…

Emmanuel's Gift

Last night Priscilla rented a DVD called Emmanuel’s Gift. Basically it’s about a man that was born with a disability and he wanted to change the world. This movie is very inspirational and has the propensity to encourage anyone to strive for the best and change the world around them. Check it out.

50 Hours in Bed

I’m back, in case you missed me. I’ve just been a bit sick lately. I went into the hospital on Wednesday and got out late Friday evening. The good news is, I’m OK. I went in for chest pains – very severe pressure directly under my sternum. They’re 95% sure it wasn’t a heart attack. I’m pretty sure…

Early Morning Ride

I’m just a cycling nut, plain and simple. I love to commute by bike, love to ride my road bike, and love to go Mountain Biking. What does Mountain Biking have to do with Commuting? More than you think! For every MTB mile you ride, is like riding 3 miles on the road. Ride your…

Bike Show in Holland

I’ve just returned back from my first trip to the Netherlands with the CELLO for the Fietsvakantiebeurs, a two day cycle touring specific show. It was very inspiring to see such enthusiasm for cycle touring and traveling products and the CELLO was very well received. While in the Netherlands, I had a chance to explore…

Kinetic By Kurt Road Machine Review

Overview: Critics love it. Riders adore it. You'll wonder what you did without it. Join the pack on the world's best fluid trainer. Quiet. Smooth. And completely leak-proof. It's the most realistic ride out there. From sprints to intervals to an all-day cruise, the powertap calibration gives you the truest simulation of an outdoor ride….

Biker Story

  A biker was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said,“Because you have TRIED to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.” The biker pulled over and said, “Build a bridge to Hawaii so I…

Commuting By Bike Part 1 -Moe's Story

I’ve been riding a bike recreationally for about 5 years. I had never considered commuting by bike to work. As my passion for the sport grew, so did my interest on bike advocacy. I stumbled upon a site that was promoting ‘Bike to Work Week’. It was then that the notion of riding my bike…

Commuting By Bike Part I -Moe's Story

I’ve been riding a bike recreationally for about 5 years. I had never considered commuting by bike to work. As my passion for the sport grew, so did my interest on bike advocacy. I stumbled upon a site that was promoting ‘Bike to Work Week’. It was then that the notion of riding my bike…

Jill Homer Update

A little while ago JJ did a post about a girl in Alaska that was going to ride the Susitna 100. Well, the Susitna 100 was this past weekend, did she manage to finish it? Click here for her story!

Yet another reason to Commute by Bike

I got this interesting email about Citgo: Please read the following about Citgo and never buy gas their again. I verified that Citgo is owned as follows: “The company is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Petrleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela”….

On my way to success!

A few weeks ago I talked about trying to lose about 20lbs. Well it’s been a while and here’s my update: Going to the gym at least 3 times a week Using the Kurt Kinetic Trainer 2 times a week Riding my mtn bike 2 times a week Lost 7lbs! Not quite the 20lbs I…

Start Me Up…

Nothing starts me up like a morning commute. Today I rolled out the front door at 7:03 AM, the temp was 46°, it was twilight, calm winds. In my 25 minute ride to work, I had not one close brush, no horns, no creepers (cars creeping behind me), no one even yelled at me. Perfect…

Fast and Reliable

Some of us use our bikes as a method of transportation to get to work. Then there are the ones that use their bikes for work. Bike Messengers are not too common in Los Angeles, but I hear a lot about them in New York. Here’s a short film about a Bike Messenger from N.Y.,…

You are MORE than One Less Car

The climate for commuting in the deep south is probably better than most places, but we do get a fair bit of cooler weather. Yesterday was my coldest commute this winter, 29° F. My all time record low commute was 26°, one year ago. That record is safe for now though, as we’ll be up to the…