12/5/2013
Well, it may have been slippery in the rain a month ago but tomorrow will be worse and I will not ride to work on my bike. But, as the sleet started tonight, I did manage to make a run for it from work and get home safely tonight in the freezing rain. Luckily the roads stayed wet and did not ice over. My jacket, helmet, bike, shoes, etc did ice over though. It was really cool (as in neat, fun, exciting). The rim brakes did not work so I was glad to be on my fixed gear where I could slow it down without the brakes. I wish I had studded tires to ride in the ice!!
Ride on!
Paul
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Slippery when wet!
10/15/2013
I want to caution commuters that ride in the rain. I rode in today just to do an update like this and tell you what to watch for. An here is what I found:
Riding on the street may be safer once again for another reason. As I rode on the trail in a very light rain, I noticed the creek bridges were slippery as expected. Be careful not to change direction or brake suddenly on the wet wood. Also, some of you may have some of these repaired bridges where they put a plate of metal from the sunken concrete up to the wooden bridge. These two foot long metal plates are very "SLIPPERY WHEN WET". I had to turn at the end of the bridge and must of been on the metal and went down very fast. So please be careful out there. Some things are not as they appear.
And, on the way home in the dark and rain, it is hard to see walkers and runners with no lights. Again, I feel safer in the street for that reason.
P.S. The crash was nothing too bad with light rash and just a limp for now. Will see how the knee does as the days go on. It feels better on the bike than walking right now so that is a good sign.
Ride on!
Paul
I want to caution commuters that ride in the rain. I rode in today just to do an update like this and tell you what to watch for. An here is what I found:
Riding on the street may be safer once again for another reason. As I rode on the trail in a very light rain, I noticed the creek bridges were slippery as expected. Be careful not to change direction or brake suddenly on the wet wood. Also, some of you may have some of these repaired bridges where they put a plate of metal from the sunken concrete up to the wooden bridge. These two foot long metal plates are very "SLIPPERY WHEN WET". I had to turn at the end of the bridge and must of been on the metal and went down very fast. So please be careful out there. Some things are not as they appear.
And, on the way home in the dark and rain, it is hard to see walkers and runners with no lights. Again, I feel safer in the street for that reason.
P.S. The crash was nothing too bad with light rash and just a limp for now. Will see how the knee does as the days go on. It feels better on the bike than walking right now so that is a good sign.
Ride on!
Paul
Friday, August 9, 2013
Remembering the commuter cautions
8/09/2013
As I am full swing into commuting to work I am again reminded of a few good pointers when I come across cyclists or walkers on the bike trails:
- Don't wear earphones in both ears. You will not hear me warning you that I am coming and you will be startled as I go by.
- When it is dark out, wear lights or reflectors. I can't see you with my lights until I get very close if you do not have reflectors.
Good for all of us to remember. Be safe out there.
Paul
As I am full swing into commuting to work I am again reminded of a few good pointers when I come across cyclists or walkers on the bike trails:
- Don't wear earphones in both ears. You will not hear me warning you that I am coming and you will be startled as I go by.
- When it is dark out, wear lights or reflectors. I can't see you with my lights until I get very close if you do not have reflectors.
Good for all of us to remember. Be safe out there.
Paul
Friday, August 2, 2013
In July I was feeling good and getting more base miles to supplement my commuting to work. The National Bike Challenge has been a good way to keep me motivated to ride more. July also brought a great trip to Colorado where I was able to ride from 8000ft up to 12000ft elevation. I feel I am in better shape now and ready to keep up the longer rides.
Looking forward to the warm August weather to ride :)
Paul
Looking forward to the warm August weather to ride :)
Paul
Yes, more old stuff to catch up. The progression with my riding has been slower than I thought. In June I tried the Frisco Cycling club north ride and got beaten up pretty bad. I needed to get more base miles and high intensity riding in. By the end of June I tried the criterium rides at Craig's Ranch. The first week I got dropped really quick. The second week I got dropped as well but then entered the second race to get more of a beating. It was a great way to get high intensity training back. The neck is doing fine!
Enjoy the ride.
Paul
Enjoy the ride.
Paul
It is already August and I have some catching up to do on my cycling progress.
In May I started the riding to work as soon as I was cleared and that has been going good. I had good rides so far and it was not until late July that I had any issue with any cars. Things are going pretty well between the cars and bikes out there as far as I can tell.
Ride on!
Paul
In May I started the riding to work as soon as I was cleared and that has been going good. I had good rides so far and it was not until late July that I had any issue with any cars. Things are going pretty well between the cars and bikes out there as far as I can tell.
Ride on!
Paul
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