My Goldilock's attempt to find the right cycling gear for cold weather riding!
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On the Road: Clarkston to Walla Walla, Washington
Yesterday was an interesting day. Rode 99.5 miles from Clarkston, Washington (new state!!) to Walla Walla. Thank god I got a new wheel as the terrain was desolate and services far and few between. My rear wheel appeared to be out of true for the two previous days. I took it to a bike shop... Continue Reading →
Days 8 through 11: Rest Day(s)
After a week on the road and a little inflammation in the knee, I arrived at my dear friends, the Boutcher's home in Sterling, VA. I haven't seen Eric and Elise since Memorial Day of 2016. At that time they just had their son, Dean, and with the recent addition of twins, are up to... Continue Reading →
Gear: Went AWOL
For those of you that have Google music or are Beastie Boys fans, "I went AWOOOOOL"!! My XL Specialized AWOL arrived to City Bicycles this weekend, I test rode it Monday, had some racks and a new saddle put on and was able to roll home Tuesday afternoon. After months of test rides, pestering bike shop employees, self... Continue Reading →
Updates: Two Weeks Left!
Just over two weeks, 15 days, remain for my time in New York! Plenty to do, fortunately the remaining time is all to myself, save a few happy hours, a wedding and my last fundraising kick off party. Â Free time will be spent planning routes, getting last minute travel/touring items, seeing friends, training, reading and... Continue Reading →
Planning: New Rig ~ UPDATED
UPDATE - I LOVE my AWOL. It fit perfectly and took me 4,100 miles across the US with style and grace! The day I shipped it back from Portland to New York made me very sad to be without it for a day let alone the week to ship. WARNING: Lengthy Post!! The last time... Continue Reading →
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