My First Century

I rode the Frederick Pedalers Century on Sunday. It was my first century (100 mile) ride. I prepared by getting up early and making pancakes for breakfast. On a recent long ride I ate in the car on the way to the start. My stomach took awhile to settle down that morning. I did not [...]

Cycling in Berkeley, CA

I had to visit Berkeley, California for a few days for work. I saw quite a few bikes on the streets. It looks like cycling is a popular way to commute in Berkeley, which does not surprise me. It is cheap, so it fits a college student’s budget. Parking is a pain, and the weather [...]

Century Training

I did the club ride yesterday. We did 82 miles which is a new personal best for me. It rained for about an hour during the middle of the ride. It was miserable for about 30 minutes. I could hardly see. I need windshield wipers for my glasses.
It took just about 6 hours on the [...]

Drivers Give Helmet Wearing Cyclists Less Clearance When Passing

There is a new study out of England that says drivers give helmet wearing cyclists less room when passing than to those who do not wear a helmet. The researcher wore a long wig and was passed with even more clearance. This can be interpreted as giving more room to women or transvestites.
I could not [...]

Led My First Ride

I led my first ride for the Frederick Pedalers today. It is century season with a different century ride every weekend, so I was not sure if any would show up. I was pleased to see four riders when I got to the start point. Two are people I had ridden with before, but I [...]

Civil War Century

I rode in my large organized ride today. I did the Gettyburg Metric Century route of the Baltimore Bike Club’s Civil War Century. I have never seen so many cyclists in one place in my life. I clearly need to buy a gaudier jersey.
I rode with a few friends from the Frederick Pedalers. It was [...]