What I want for Christmas

We just got over a foot of snow, and weather in the 20’s. That’s why I’m eyeing some cool software from RA Sports. I’ve ridden on indoor trainers before – boring! But I’ve also helped my brother set up one of these systems at his gym, and it looked pretty cool. Instead of just some … Read more

World AIDS Day Bike Ride A Success

Thousands of bicycle riders from around the world acknowledged World AIDS Day on December 1, 2007 by cycling 27 miles in recognition of the 27 years that the pandemic has been in existence. This year’s ride was dedicated to Caleb Glover, a three-year-old from Alabama who, this past summer, was denied access to a swimming … Read more

I like pie, but not Pi

Ok, as long as I’m harshing on silly bike designs, I’ll throw another one out there. CNN had a list of “Gadgets to die for“, and the Electrobike Pi was the first item listed. I’m sure the designers of this bike think they’re very clever, but haven’t they ridden a bike before? Have the bothered … Read more

My new winter ride

With this bike, I feel like I’ve come full circle. While I had several BMX bikes as a kid, I can remember that in the late 1970’s, I decided to take my brother’s bike out for longer rides. It was a red 1976 Schwinn Traveler 10 speed. At first, I was content to just ride … Read more

More Local News, Sort Of

When I moved to Utah, I had no idea that I’d be living in such a hotbed of cycling goodness. Sure, we have great trails, slickrock at Moab, and the lifts at Sundance. But we’ve also got some folks that are just great for the entire industry. I’m talking about SOAR Communications. They not only … Read more