32.5 miles

19.8 miles

18.3 miles

Old Urbanism?

Having ridden three times in the last eight days, finding sufficient analogy to my reading of Peter Ackroyd to broach manifold topics while cycling with the Missus. It was certainly then unique to cycle out alone today, finding solace in the sun, the proliferation of political signs and the signs of relative urban despair. There is a slow motion crisis of undereducation in this burg, cycling yields both an intimacy with such as well as the means of extrication.

21.7 miles

0 miles.

Sigghhhhh ... doctor's orders, natch ... physical therapy's ahead of schedule, and I feel good. It's looking like June at the earliest.

15 miles

24.5 miles

21 miles

Lennon/McCartney

yesterday was divine: the first day of Spring, Ed's birthday and signpost registering four and a half years of marriage: coupled with perfect cycling weather, it couldn' possibly be surpassed. My wife and I rode eight miles, noting the riverfront construction which will alter our normative route. It was an invigorating return to the saddle.

Nah, not gone yet.

I haven't given up on the promise of this site, as envisioned by Ed last year, except that it isn't the best time for me to be leading the cycling charge -- and not because February was cold as hell.

On March 27, I'm having outpatient surgery for a shredded rotator cuff in my left shoulder, and this will put me out of two-wheel action for a couple of months. My surgeon ordered me off the bike in January so that I wouldn't hurt the shoulder any worse, and those of you who know me can attest to how disruptive it's been to be forced to drive to work every day after logging 2,700 miles last year on the hybrid.

The other news with me is a good omen for biking season, 2007, once it begins: 40 lbs lighter than last year, and hoping that fewer components snap this time around.

These comments are placeholders only. When the weather gets warm and I'm able to get back on the road, it is my hope to revive this blog. Stay tuned.

Went to Lexington, Viginia for the Blue Ridge National. The track was one of the best this season so far. The 2nd straight was blast and had many lines to take through it.

I got the wins on both days. Here is a pic of the main event coming down the first straight over the step up. I'm #401.

Another local BMXer, Weston Pope pretty much commanded his class all weekend. Weston was riding super strong, pulling people at will down the 3rd straight.

New Albany Bicycle Coalition

NBL Christmas Classic @ Columbus, Ohio.

Went to the next hardest race on the National Bicycle League's national schedule and did well. We had over 40 people in our class, which gave us quarter finals, so that was good points for our team.

I ended up with a perfect on day one and on day two, I was working on another perfect score, but my gate start was a step slow and ended third.

Another local hotshoe, Weston Pope blew me away! Weston races in the 17-24 Expert class and he cleaned up! This class is the proving grounds for future pros and Weston is on his way to superstardom!

The pic is from day 1, me leading the old dudes into turn one.

Adios

Today will be my last regular post here on this blog. I have created a new blog for my logging and you may visit at http://bikemetrolouisville.blogspot.com/.

Hope all is well......................

"Jazz is dead".....Miles Davis

Nice 2 Day Totals + Monday

I opted for the photo on Sunday rather than text what I personally had ridden over the weekend, I thought the election carried more weight than me on my bike. Any rate, I rode near 70 miles over the weekend in really nice conditions. Stayed on this side of the bridge and steered clear of the traffic both days on Blackiston Mill Road, but must say that it was a nice surface to ride upon.

Monday I started out after work only to get soaked to the bone before having to call my taxi for a pick up at the Floyd County 4H Fairgrounds. Then went to my work and road the exercise bikes for over twenty miles and felt like I had had a good workout, even though it was in doors.

FYI... The Silver Creek Bridge is supposed to open on November 15th if the weather continues to help out the workers.

Night View

Jorg & Olif Now Available In The U.S.

*story borrowed from

I know isn’t directly related to Portland, but I’ve been following the local bakfiets and Dutch city bike news lately and I know a lot of Portlanders (including myself) love these things. So here you go. Jorg & Olif, the stylish Canadian company who re-brands and modifies authentic Dutch city bikes has just announced that they have established a North American shipping operation. No retail store yet, but at least now you can get the goods without paying the crazy shipping costs.
They’ve even got this handy order guide (links to PDF). And, depending on if you’ve been naughty or nice, Christmas orders are due by November 5th.
The bikes are available in 1, 3, or 8 speeds and range in price from $795 - $1,295 respectively. I guess the Electra Amsterdam has its first direct competitor.

A Progressive Cycling Community

When I wanted to start this blog, this is the kind of site I had a vision of creating. With a little luck and lots of help it just might happen.
http://www.bikeportland.org/

FYI