Blog: Bicycle - Page 58

On June 28, Chicago introduced its new bike sharing program, Divvy, to the public. Such programs have already been established in many cities throughout the world, with the US now catching on. These systems work by allowing people to rent a bike, either by purchasing an annual membership or using a credit card for a …

This week, here in the Chicago area, we have had 90 degree plus days with 60% plus humidity…  Basically, when you go outside you feel like you can’t breathe and are in a hot bath.  Of course, I like to ride every day I get a chance, so I took a ride.  Before I get …

When I ride I am always watching my speed, cadence and heart rate.  In fact if I don’t have my Garmin with me (almost never happens), I feel completely lost.  Almost, like I am riding blind.   There is something about knowing all my riding vitals that creates a certain rhythm for the ride.  However, there …

Bicycle blog – part 2 Well I now got a professional fit.  If you read part 1 of this blogyou may be under the assumption I used some of the newest technologiesand paid about $300 for my fit.  Well that is not what happened. Istarted feeling guilty for spending so much money for a fit …

Every once in a while your planned ride goes exactly as planned. Notoften but sometimes. That is how my Father’s Day was. I have a 4 yearold daughter and a 5 month old boy so taking long rides is frownedupon in my household by my wife and daughter. However, I, like mostdads, get a pass …

I have been getting out for rides about 4-5 times a week, including usually one longer group ride of 50-60 miles.   For the first time (at 46 years of age) I have started having some knee pain during and after my rides…  This got me thinking that perhaps it was time to get a better …