Life With My Geek – Square Inches Of Dessert
I find that when you’re really good at something, when you totally grok it, you often forget the complexity of that thing. This includes an entire spectrum of things, from reading English to riding a bike, writing code ... . (Although I did draw the line last week when he attempted to convince me I should take his 1 month [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 17:43:52
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Life With My Geek – Square Inches Of Dessert
I find that when you’re really good at something, when you totally grok it, you often forget the complexity of that thing. This includes an entire spectrum of things, from reading English to riding a bike, writing code ... . (Although I did draw the line last week when he attempted to convince me I should take his 1 month [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 17:38:17
At Last
This Bicycle TV post is my closure on a less than desirable week, taking a few fine and wholesome vitamines, getting this bike aficionado (read: addict) back on his feet. What those vitamines are? Oh, very simpel but effective antidotes, ‘au natural’ :) Unlocking my bike Getting on my bike Riding around town all afternoon Recording [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 02:59:32
Cadence is key to better cycling
Short cold days means my bike is mounted on my rollers in the basement for my mid-week “rides” ... at your leg speed and time on the bike. Think style over substance. When I pull the bike off [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 21:54:31
MUST go to Sales for Brides and Non Brides!
Ladies, Recession + Holidays = AMAZING shopping ops!!!! Get your bridesmaids, get your friends and get it moving this week and next ... shuttle to beard st. CAB, CAR, BIKE/ see map quest! We are closer than you think! (actually, ladies [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 21:49:19
The Last Flight of the Condor
It had gotten to the point where my riding pals were getting worried about me. It had been weeks, actually months since I’d ridden ... about getting on a bike and riding. But finally there were no excuses left. The day just shone. Bright ... heated pants and jacket liner come next. Then Cycleport Ultra 2 Kevlar Jacket and Pants. Sidi boots [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 04:13:00
Bad Day Turned Good
In my last post, I mentioned that Collin was on a business trip to Midland, Texas. For anyone who lifted him up in prayer, THANK YOU! ... a motorcycle a few weeks ago and acts like a young child where that bike is concerned - he's so giddy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-12 19:32:00
Mario!
I was busy for the last two weeks, first going to upper Wisconsin for a final tribute to my grandpa, then spending a week getting certified to teach Speaking/Listening intensive courses ... with my bike and his tag-along for the first time. Then my daughter joined us to take Weasley [more...]
Date: 2008-08-16 03:59:00
I'm dog/house sitting for my aunt and uncle this Thanksgiving week.
20 minute bike ride to the beach, a whole house to myself to shimmy and jive in, wifi, a german... [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 19:36:27
Sturgis Bike Week Classic Motorcycle Rally. Metal Sign
US $25.86 End Date: Wednesday Sep-10-2008 5:37:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $25.86 Buy it now | Add to watch list More... [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 12:08:08
What a week.
This past week was a crazy one for me. Last Sunday I went bike riding for the first time in at least 5 years. I rode 22 miles ... , there is a 60 mile bike path here that follows the river and heads into Idaho. It was a beautiful day [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 07:10:03
Retro bike culture lives, in new magazine
Every so often on a quiet, lonely night, we can’t help but imagine what the streets must have like during the golden era of motorcycles in Japan ... terrorizing ordinary citizens trying to get some sleep for the work week. retro-motorcycles-japan.jpg ... to the preservation and collecting of the classic old bikes. zeppan-bikes-magazine.jpg Zeppan [more...]
Date: 2008-06-05 18:51:05
More Photos and Updates from Alabama!!!!
1st & 2nd Week in University of Alabama in Huntsville...Finally...I've managed to sort out all the photos that I've taken for the past 2 weeks...phew! ... us to sit in her car!! That's my bike that I got for free...what a contrast to the 2 cars...haha ... . Everyone was wearing blue T-shirts...nice!! It was my first time attending this kind of event [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 03:20:00
Turkey Roll
So I had one workout this week, and it was a good one - 6.5 miles in 58 minutes - that was it until today when we did the Turkey Roll ... in 4th. My hero - even if he had to get in line before we did pictures. Good for him, because everyone looks dorky in bike clothes. Why is that? I’m digging this two workouts a week thing. Why can’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 01:41:25
Madsen vs. Big Dummy Shootout Teaser
Last week, a friend of ours got himself a new Madsen utility bike. Naturally, we’re going to do a detailed review on it. Also naturally, it won’t be a boring description of the bike. We will be pitting it against our favorite do-all bike, the Surly Big Dummy, in a series of real-world tests. Which is best [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 17:56:50
The Legendary Whiteface 5K Downhill
Since moving to New York and joining up with the East Coast race scene, I had heard the question asked anxiously, ... and realized I might be somewhat ill-prepared. This was a big-bike course, all downhill ... little camper. With very little sleep the week before and virtually none that night, I tried [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 01:35:00
Closed down and moving out...
I wrapped up a short week at the library, the crew did well, and what needed out is gone, what came in was receive and processed, ... temperature isn't a problem, it is near sixty-something by the time I take my last ferry ride of the week ... , to pick up my foot pegs. Seems I am dropping the bike too much and have to replace parts as they break [more...]
Date: 2008-06-05 05:11:28
Catching Up With Trey Canard
CATCHING UP WITH TREY CANARD We spotted Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Champion Trey Canard at our local LA Fitness gym last night, ... far. I am going for the world record distance jump next week, so I am pretty excited ... I just got back on the bike and getting used to things. What’s the weather like that you left behind [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 18:58:41
The Roundup: Chris Hoy Caught in Thailand Protests
By Christine Mattheis Chris Hoy Caught in Thailand Protests The AFP reports that four-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy was among thousands ... him find a flight to Singapore. The catch? It was on a freight plane. Don't Drink and Bike A 44-year-old Louisville, Colorado man was arrested last week on suspicion of careless driving, and [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 20:30:47
Shop News
Reminder, the Red Bull Burner is this Saturday, from 9am to 9pm ... with an entire bag full of free shirts, hats, bike parts, etc, as he is undoubtedly the kind ... will be frantically repairing bikes in between runs. Info on the Red Bull Burner Then next week [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 16:29:00
Friday Links!
Stop looking at the stock market and start looking at these links--it's better for your blood pressure.It's the best week of animal videos ever ... Alley, and it's totally ingenious, it's Bike Hero. note: this has now been revealed as Activision ... to a mind-blowing series of pictures: hydraulic excavator used to climb column. Also, a link to a series [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 13:57:00
Outward Bound
This is the 200th post on The Fine Grind. A break in the super cold weather gave me some motivation to get the winter bike/trainer bike rolling ... , but no matter, it was my first ride outdoors in a week. Despite the cold temperatures I had a great time ... mags cover to cover learning of the weird world of road racing. Being a mountain biker [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 00:27:01
Comment On The Creator Class
I’ve finished my presentation for Friday’s PSFK Conference Asia - and one of the last slides comes from a comment that was left on the site the ... ”, “interactive flash”, or “band posters”. “In the past week I’ve designed flyers, banners, screenprinted shirts, welded a homemade bakfiets (dutch cargo bike), organized a scavenger hunt, planned [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 16:38:43
Obamas Are 'Fabulously Fit' Follow-up: Press Treated Bush Fitness As 'Creepy' and an 'Obsession'
In Old Medialand, all it takes for a personal habit -- in this case, ... reports. In an August 2005 Reuters report about the president's 2-hour, 17-mile bike ride with cycling ... . He takes pride in his six-day-a-week workout regimen and last week he showcased the statistics [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 14:34:24
3 1/2 years, 13 months
Wow, our kids are getting older fast! Tommy is now closer to age 4 than he is to age 3. He’s working on riding his bike ... the leisurely coast provided when James breaks his back bending over his little training bike to push ... to the ground. No more significant bipedal action until earlier this week. Now she’ll take a half-dozen [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 06:37:33
Thankful 2 B Alive! (Motorcycle Accident)
Wow! WHAT-A-NIGHT! First of all, I’ve got to say that I was super pumped this evening to finally get an evening with Deanna for some alone time ... and it also happens to be the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally week here in the Hills. Fun! We both love to ride ... to keep the bike on the road. The clouds were dark and swirling and we both mentioned to each [more...]
Date: 2008-08-06 06:44:49
Slow Swim
Felt like it has been a month since I swam. But it has only been a week. I felt really slow ... out at the cycle shop. I tried on some bike shirts, because I need the pockets for extra water. But a double XL ... and after weighing in at WW (down .4 this week… not much but…better than I had though since [more...]
Date: 1999-11-30 00:00:00
The Perfect Pushup - 22nd day of the Athlete’s Christmas Countdown
Back in July I started the 100 pushup challenge. I made it through week 2 before I fell off the wagon. Well actually, I crashed my bike which translated into landing on my right shoulder blade which led to me falling off the 100 pushup wagon. So technically speaking, I didn’t exactly just fall off [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 15:00:01
People watching
A couple of weeks ago, while looking at my Drivers License, I observed an error ... rode bikes or not, my Kawasaki was the only thing on two wheels out front at the time. A couple [more...]
Date: 2008-06-22 18:11:36
Park City Fun
Whew! Between work, Kylie's school, reading ALL of the Twilight books (they were fabulous by the way) ... . But, I'm going to try to do that this week...Soooo, two weekends ago we went to Park City ... trying on her new bike helmet to go with her new bike she got for her birthday.Have you ever seen the PBS [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 18:21:41
Memorial Day Weekend: I’m Home Alone
It’s Memorial Day weekend and most people go away. Me? I’m having a staycation. I do wish I were going away but I didn’t really make any plans ... week… But this weekend, here is what I’m considering doing: Putting air in my bike tires and taking a ride Rolling my coins Ironing all of my linen shirts at once Taking the dog somewhere special [more...]
Date: 2008-05-23 20:39:24
Allie's Whiteface 5K Downhill Extravaganza
Since moving to New York and joining up with the East Coast race scene, I had heard the question asked anxiously, ... and realized I might be somewhat ill-prepared. This was a big-bike course, all downhill ... as a cranky little camper. With very little sleep the week before and virtually none that night, I tried [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 11:00:00
this week’s RDN calendar
6th District Town Meeting; Richmond Folk Festival; Saturday Growers; Bohemian Market; Bikes in the Bottom; Richmond Folk Festival; ... am The monthly motorcycle breakfast on the second Sunday of every month @ Poe’s Pub Richmond Folk ... Market Antiques, collectibles, jewelry and fine arts and crafts. Free admission. For more information [more...]
Date: 2008-10-11 13:11:40
Special Dark: 2009 Fat Cyclist Jersey Unveiled [UPDATED]
Look, I know you’re just going to scroll right by this introductory text and go look at the pictures of the new Fat Cyclist Jersey ... have. When can I pre-order one? You’ll be able to pre-order these jerseys next week: July 14 - July 20 ... will it cost? Jersey prices (along with everything bike-related) are going up across the board, but we’re [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 14:25:34
Race for the Cure 2008
Greetings ReadersToday was the first rainstorm of autumn that I got caught riding in. And the falling rain was fucking cold Readers. Icy cold ... and that meant just a normal short sleeve bike jersey and short bike pants with my customary bandanna ... Mexico. Every year the Balloon festival starts the first week of October and I usually try and make [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 22:34:00
PN-40 at Outdoor Retailer Show
The DeLorme sales team was at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market Show this past week ... and made the best of it by getting out for a few mountain bike rides in the Park City area . (See ... t -shirts and stickers, and all were excited to get a chance to see the PN-40 in action. Back at the Salt [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 19:20:01
16 months
We thought it was high time to update you on what Riley's been up to ... , Riley enjoys wearing his bike helmets...this naturally gives way to other alternative headgear ... such as this:Just last week, he began to slouch... a habit his chiro daddy is not to pleased with.His vocab is still [more...]
Date: 2008-09-28 17:16:00
Before and After...
I know I've been writing quite a bit about cycling lately. Consider it my addiction ... of the week is tomorrow! I'm missing days this week! I don't want to be sick, too!!" I think ... I took a long bike ride: 10 miles. Now, I'm up to 50. My daily ride is up to 17 1/2 miles. It used [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 01:45:48
RAGBRAI: Notes from an Embedded Bike Seat
In case you missed it, RAGBRAI — Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — rolled through the state last week for the 36th time ... organization, I decided to embed myself in the gaggle of bike riders on the sixth day of the spandexian [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 12:53:55
Blog Buzz: Catholics, Hasidics & Calamari Heroes
I haven't done a Blog Buzz in over a week and my inbox is about to explode so let's get to it ... glam rockers Semi Precious Weapons crossed paths with the Real Worlders last week at Rebel ... Services cabbies ironically coinciding with the DOT's plan "to paint a bike lane along Kent Avenue [more...]
Date: 2008-09-14 21:25:00
Bicycling in the fall
Every year, as it gets cold, many of us put our faithful two wheeled companion away for the winter ... to instructables this last week. In honor of our human powered transportation, lets take a peak at a few ... your bike in Christmas lights doesn’t look too difficult, and a CFL lit wheel is a cheap way of adding [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 16:44:30
Got Sarah Palin Stuff? Send it.
I've had Sarah on the mind for nearly two weeks now. And, I've discovered I'm not alone. It seems like everywhere I go, someone has an opinion ... conversations in barbershops, museums, over the phone, via email, in the schools, on bike rides down country roads, and, yes, even at home. Almost every day over the past week or so, Bill has come in the [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 15:52:27
Sonadei Bicycle Designs
Sonadei Bicycle Designs June 3rd, 2008 by Michael I got an email the other week asking if I’d like to review some t-shirts ... and support as many bike races and events that we can. We sponsor two cycling teams, one local, Hagens [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 03:46:54
Branson - WHOA! And Olympia Weekend!
Hey y'all! I am back from a quick trip to Branson with the hubby so this will be a short post ... to Sturgis so you can only imagine the people that are here! Wow!Had two days off this week ... . We had a great time and had a wonderful slow ride home.There is a HUGE bike festival - motorcycle's [more...]
Date: 2008-09-28 00:36:00
I'm back..did you miss me?
Where to begin...I guess with why I've been silent. My husband does intense bike riding (cycling). The group of guys he rides with does 20 miles a day. Last week, he had an accident and fell ... to his wife! So, now you see what my week has been like....thankfully, I think it is almost over [more...]
Date: 2008-06-03 01:13:57
THUNDERVOTE
One week left to go before the presidential election. We’ve shown you the posters, shirts, websites, bike, video game and toys ... . You can print off posters, make a paper toy and even instructions on making your own Obama bike [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 16:31:19
Friday wrap up
Friday already? Well, it was a singlespeed week as usual, meaning I rode SS for my Tues and Thurs night escapades ... for my bike light building project and a list for the rest of the parts. Mad scientist stuff going ... ".com. The Fasttraks are heading to a 12 hour race on Ed the Tall's bike. The Eskars have been talked [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 16:30:00
“Star Trek” – Full Trailer Details!
star-trek-movie The full trailer for “Star Trek” hits theaters next week in front of “Quantum of Solace ... at the Paramount Theater on the lot this past week. A couple of Paramount employees wrote into Aint It Cool ... of the boy with his "bike" hovering in mid-air a few feet beside him. He shouts at the boy [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 21:51:11
Wkly Round-up # 13
Sept 14 - 20 i had a lazy week-end last week-end. The highlight of the week was paying most bills - electric bills, telephone bills ... to go up and down through a motor bike (heavy duty) and last Friday on a vehicle. It was a thing to be remembered. I wish i could share pictures of what i took last Friday, but it’s not out of the camera yet [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 14:31:17
Trek belt drive bicycle on CNN
Trek's belt drive bikes that were unveiled last August at Trek World are getting quite a bit of press this week in an AP story ... technology most often found in things like motorcycles and snowmobiles. While some smaller custom bike [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 20:56:07
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