Archive for November, 2007

November Riding

Friday, November 30th, 2007

No proper rides, but a full month-worth of commuting. Just 11 miles short of last November’s total. I need to do 115 miles in December to match last year’s guestimated mileage which should be doable.

Commuting: 126 miles (riding to work and back, plus various jotting about)
Business: 31 miles

Total: 157 miles

(Total so far for […]

John Stamstad

Monday, November 26th, 2007

1996 Outside magazine profile of John Stamstad: That Which Does Not Kill Me Makes Me Stranger.

“High intensity–pain–makes you think twice about what you’re doing,” says Stamstad. “It takes an enormous amount of strength to win a two-hour mountain bike race, but no matter how hard you ride, you never get to the point where you […]

Bloody students

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Get back to work!

;)

The preliminary preparation which must precede training

Friday, November 16th, 2007

I’m somewhat lacking in the “sufficient sleep to throughtly recuperate mind and body” department…

Though training in its full sense requires a certain amount of time and attention, as well as the observance of some definite rules, the preliminary preparation which must precede it is a simple affair, and in fact is just what everyone desiring […]

Mileage update

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Improving, but could do better.

On the way to work today, I passed 1500 miles for the year. On the way home from work tonight, I’ll pass October’s mileage total.

Singlespeed Definition

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

SS is all about being under prepared and drinking beer. The less technology and effort the better. I don’t remember Vikings having Thrust and Blow Meters on their battle axes.
SS’ing is pain, regret, poor gear choice, hangover-laden excuses, facial hair, negligence, piss-poor maintenance, death, and mad skilz that most certainly pay the bilz.

Rich of Team […]

Great Milk Stout Ride 2007 - Official Report

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

I’ve already written about my Darlington - Great Milk Stout Ride - Darlington ride, but I get a special mention in the official report so I’m posting about it again: 5th Great Milk Stout Ride – 30 September 2007 (pics).

How do online bike shops make any money?

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

I just bought a few things from Wiggle: a new bike light, the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioche and a reflective rucsac cover.

* The lights were cheaper than buying the separately as they were in a combi pack.
* All three items were listed for lower than the RRP.
* There’s an extra 20% […]