Nov 30 2008
It is that time of year when people start asking me about bicycle, camera, or computer related gifts for friends and relatives. When asked, I am going to suggest any gift from a local business. In this time of economic troubles I believe it is more important than ever to support our communities by shopping [...]
Nov 29 2008
What does it say about so many Americans when they stampede stores on Black Friday? What does it say when one groups stampede killed a 38 year old man? I for one do not support or participate in this mayhem.
The New York Times is reporting: Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death
The shoppers broke the doors off [...]
Nov 28 2008
Red at spokesNspin was tagged by his friend RBK and chose to participate without tagging anyone. I enjoy reading some of the unknown facts people put in some of these meme list, so I decided to participate too. The rules are listed below.
1) Link to the person who tagged you.-Check
2) Post the rules on your [...]
Nov 26 2008
The past couple of mornings have brought temperatures in the 30’s. I like it when I am heading out on to the road, just getting my cadence going, can see my breath, and feel the cold on my face. There is just no better way to start my day.
Fall/winter weather looks like it [...]
Nov 25 2008
Last night on the evening news there was story about UPS hiring bicyclists to make their deliveries by bike in the area. Apparently UPS is hiring 28 bike delivery employees to make deliveries during the holiday season rush. The company has purchased a small fleet of mountain bikes equipped with a 200 pound capacity trailer [...]
Nov 22 2008
Red at spokesNspin posted about cigarette butts and him admitting, “I am a butt man myself and can appreciate a nice butt.” Then later in the day I came across this video, so it just seemed appropriate to put this video up and link to his posting, “I Don’t Like These Butts”.
I just wonder [...]
Nov 21 2008
With enough time in the saddle, anyone can get fit enough to hammer up hills and anyone crazy enough can go extremely fast downhill. But there is not enough time in my lifetime to learn how to ride like the person in the video. And I thought BMX riders could do some serious stunts.
If I [...]
