First Wednesday Night Ride of the Year

I started riding with the Frederick Pedalers last year. There is a regular Wednesday night ride during daylight savings time. Tonight was my first chance to join in. Four riders showed up. All were regulars from last year. It was good to catch up a little with folks I did not see all winter.
It was [...]

Varied Levels of Fitness

I went for a ride with wife on Monday. She just got a new bike and wants to start exercising regularly. We rode for 8 miles and when we got home she asked if I wanted to shower first. I told that I would not be showering since I had not even broken a sweat. [...]

What’s the Point?

I drove down route 355 today from Frederick to Urbana, instead of taking I-270 as usual. This is the first time I have been on that stretch of road since the construction has been finished. There is now a bike lane that starts about half a mile north of Urbana Elementary School and ends at [...]

Rain, Rain, Go Away

The Frederick Pedalers had a ride scheduled for today. The weather has been wet for several days, but the forecast said that it would be dry until late afternoon or evening. I headed out for the 10:00 AM ride and found just two people there. Apparently, some people believed their eyes rather [...]

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Bikes Are Almost a Solution to High Gas Prices

The price of gas has gotten me thinking about whether all of my car trips are necessary. Today, I made a grocery list before going out for my regular Saturday breakfast with my wife. The restaurant is right by the grocery store, so I am getting in two trips for one. I was feeling quite [...]

New Bike Shop in Frederick

I was stopping at Pizza Blitz in the Westview Promenade today to pick up our regular Friday pizza. Across from the restaurant I saw that a new bike shop has opened up. They carry mountain, road, and fitness bikes. I noticed Giant and Bianchi road bikes in their stock. I know Wheelbase does not carry [...]

Bike Lock Review

I do not use a lock these days, since I do not commute. However, if I did I would check out Slate.com's review of bike locks. The best are expensive and heavy. Here is what it said about the top rated lock.
If I were a pro bicycle thief, I'd skip any bike protected by a [...]

Getting into Shape

I got out for ride yesterday, and I had both my longest and fastest ride of the year. I did 20.2 miles and averaged 15.5 mph. I went further out into the country where the roads are less congested and you can ride much further without having to stop. I thinkthis really helped with my [...]

Breezy Ride

I had hoped to go on the ride from Glade Elementary School with the Frederick Pedalers tonight, but  events conspired against me. I had hoped to leave work at 4:30 PM, but I got stuck in a meeting until 5:00 PM. The traffic on I-270 was terrible due to an accident a few miles north [...]