tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689991811598775722024-02-18T21:51:50.313-07:00The Ride of Our Lives: Debbie & Paige Take STPDebbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-43356118442457005142011-04-20T08:33:00.002-06:002011-04-20T08:35:04.563-06:00Now You Can Help Edit Google MapsCyclists, help Google modify their maps!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2011/04/19/now-users-can-help-edit-google-maps/">http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2011/04/19/now-users-can-help-edit-google-maps/</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-8834737473653060112011-04-19T05:55:00.000-06:002011-04-19T05:55:05.761-06:00Boise Bicycling Universe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMV_vd00jwK2KBucw5DG6kWUsqzRcBV46obMfNMq7NlgwXQWXfVSAEN65epP1tpqnf_7WioQMRQKvCLtt4qudkzbl8WtDMn00pRxYnRa0TWQioBjD-RFNoxprmf2L9M_9yadYJYV05pcm/s1600/bikeuniv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMV_vd00jwK2KBucw5DG6kWUsqzRcBV46obMfNMq7NlgwXQWXfVSAEN65epP1tpqnf_7WioQMRQKvCLtt4qudkzbl8WtDMn00pRxYnRa0TWQioBjD-RFNoxprmf2L9M_9yadYJYV05pcm/s320/bikeuniv.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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The mother of all Boise cycling resources is here! Check out <a href="http://boisebicycleuniverse.com/">Boise Bicycling Universe</a>.<br />
It has everything from bike advocacy to state agencies to bike services.Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-90483638808183069832010-08-08T13:31:00.004-06:002010-08-08T13:37:30.510-06:00The Finish Line<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNcow6hhTQqv96cGLFjGA__2UVGl9X8wBjW519o6-mBW-DQPa7QJgq0RunMHYe8kcAlZlM-OnV64mZQzEHwgcWPFjG3cX8eASBr_d3Ke3uRvdqrCGflC0dPX0Uy52F0uS49wp2krJ7rQ/s1600/finishline4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcNcow6hhTQqv96cGLFjGA__2UVGl9X8wBjW519o6-mBW-DQPa7QJgq0RunMHYe8kcAlZlM-OnV64mZQzEHwgcWPFjG3cX8eASBr_d3Ke3uRvdqrCGflC0dPX0Uy52F0uS49wp2krJ7rQ/s200/finishline4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503125159307595458" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Life has been nuts since STP! That is the best way I can put it, so I apologize for not updating you all on how it actually went! Know that a summary is coming soon. <div><br /></div><div>I thought it would be good to share some photos from the finish line (just to prove that we really did make it). </div><div><br /></div><div>Below is a link to some photos taken by Cole Benson (friend, pit crew member, photographer). </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5198277&l=62eb8ade11&id=718387084">Link to photos on facebook. </a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">I hope you are enjoying your summer. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;">Keep on pedalin'!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-21609427287232009652010-07-23T06:14:00.005-06:002010-07-23T06:24:36.875-06:00Photos for your Friday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoI9XY907nBuh7zt96evXtJCz7DSqUOlclQeJUJAkeAk4P152BoIOznZ2EYOlyN2SNJtRaUQ-S3zHacO8lMVuxv0s4uuD56sMcrEpSVYCl5cmVB3wGax5xudGdy-k5SFLbqm35KgKbpA/s1600/IMG_2516.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKoI9XY907nBuh7zt96evXtJCz7DSqUOlclQeJUJAkeAk4P152BoIOznZ2EYOlyN2SNJtRaUQ-S3zHacO8lMVuxv0s4uuD56sMcrEpSVYCl5cmVB3wGax5xudGdy-k5SFLbqm35KgKbpA/s200/IMG_2516.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497075861576096242" /></a><br />It is kind of unbelievable that our journey to the STP is now over. We did it! And we may just do it again! <div><br /></div><div>Really, I think it takes a couple days for the excitement of completing 204+ miles to really hit one. We did THAT on a bike?! We got to see some beautiful country and had the chance to ride in all kinds of different situations. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few photos from our adventure: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189667&id=83633583785">http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=189667&id=83633583785</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Look for a summary of the event to come, but until then have a great Friday! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-46479448675872422822010-07-19T11:54:00.000-06:002010-07-19T11:55:42.587-06:00A race to the finish.We did it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/19/1405.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/07/19/s_1405.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />More pictures and info to come. <br />Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-15644098392275520382010-07-14T06:30:00.004-06:002010-07-14T06:37:26.308-06:00Three Days Until Lift Off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73GXsRCwvPlhisG4Ve1Oip-QouX-9raBOz3_N_2zVC2LoaShm_PGbWHsxW7SN08wIDFVGwmCS08c2umgV9IhKdZG8ICvXJxMqU334hXwC-WIcj7FaYhTaUyY9i6fl1WSawIFiLgyxaZ0/s1600/woody.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 102px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73GXsRCwvPlhisG4Ve1Oip-QouX-9raBOz3_N_2zVC2LoaShm_PGbWHsxW7SN08wIDFVGwmCS08c2umgV9IhKdZG8ICvXJxMqU334hXwC-WIcj7FaYhTaUyY9i6fl1WSawIFiLgyxaZ0/s200/woody.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493738540372737138" /></a>It has been awhile since I've posted anything newsworthy. For that I apologize. Life has certainly been happening. The good news? We are riding STP this WEEKEND!!! A combination of fear and excitement are swirling in the air. <div><br /></div><div>Are you regretting not signing up for the big bike ride yourself? Never fear, streaming video is here!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Periodically we will be streaming live from the event. Yes, LIVE! So, if you're interested you can check us out on Ustream here: <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/user/stpexperiment">http://www.ustream.tv/user/stpexperiment</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Wish us luck—we might just need it it! </div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-67184013221003748922010-07-02T06:34:00.004-06:002010-07-02T06:42:50.965-06:00The Friday Connection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4msjGYpcsFcW30iRnlBzQ6GLaRhYpyXpmFd69RgKcr9dZC5T7mfBTINwH7pckVg2UdXcjkP3qAdlu8T3ryOWDm882VGo63AuOgYxb38wfChImVbFmOSI9qAYKiL8E5tbidZ_GDGW-BZQ/s1600/fc.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 55px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4msjGYpcsFcW30iRnlBzQ6GLaRhYpyXpmFd69RgKcr9dZC5T7mfBTINwH7pckVg2UdXcjkP3qAdlu8T3ryOWDm882VGo63AuOgYxb38wfChImVbFmOSI9qAYKiL8E5tbidZ_GDGW-BZQ/s200/fc.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288333209776930" /></a><br />Happy Friday all! We hope you have a safe 4th of July and are able to get out there on your bikes and ride! This week's link is to New Belgium. <br /><br />If you have never been to <a href="http://www.newbelgium.com/">New Belgium's</a> website you should go. Not only are the graphics cool, but they have fun stuff like "Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour."<br /><br /><embed src="http://www.clipsoffaith.com/mediaplayer.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="&dock=false&file=nbb_cof_trailer.flv&plugins=viral-2d&streamer=rtmp%3A%2F%2Fnewbelgium.streamguys.org%3A1935%2Ffyfvids%2F" height="360" width="640"></embed><br /><br /><br />We're looking forward to this year's Tour de Fat on 08/21/2010 in Anne Morrison Park.<br /><br />Happy Pedaling!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-62085330154653317192010-06-18T06:15:00.002-06:002010-06-18T06:36:24.555-06:00The Friday Connection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76x4n1Sx1hCvd5YdoN5BDFgOqndrMaAxoh_edArBw7yTc1WG4w4QsIoIEVUzKVSlVCqwEoRfTZr9Z-qI2VurAfG_AfW5984h0sXISZb8gXyNtFYJNNgY-DkSh6X9PmpkYCYNDT7FvNIQ/s1600/fc.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76x4n1Sx1hCvd5YdoN5BDFgOqndrMaAxoh_edArBw7yTc1WG4w4QsIoIEVUzKVSlVCqwEoRfTZr9Z-qI2VurAfG_AfW5984h0sXISZb8gXyNtFYJNNgY-DkSh6X9PmpkYCYNDT7FvNIQ/s320/fc.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484086406498576834" /></a>Happy Friday! We're still out there biking away (just in case you thought we had disappeared)! <div><br /></div><div>This week's link is to the <a href="http://www.cascade.org/EandR/stp/index.cfm">Cascade Bicycle Club</a>. This is the outfit who is putting on this whole Seattle to Portland Bike Ride. The link will take you directly to the STP page with all the "goods" on it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is some information on the ride I snagged from their website, in case you are interested in numbers. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> 2009 STP Ride Stats</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 3px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 3px; "><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9,999 other riders</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Oldest rider: 87</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Youngest rider: 2 years 4 months old</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">18% first-time riders</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">100 safety and medical riders</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">310 riders who have participated in 10+ STPs</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Two riders who have ridden them all: Jerry Baker and Paul Wantzelius! In 2009, riders came from 46 states plus Australia, Bermuda, Canada, England, Puerto Rico, and Sweden.</span></li></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-79422657944812720152010-06-07T06:45:00.000-06:002010-06-07T06:45:56.799-06:00The Monday ConnectionFriday has come and gone, but Monday is here with last week's connection. Whoops. <br />
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Today's link is to a couple different 'posts by others.' The first is a link to a nifty bike. Really, it is the kind of bike we should be taking to the Seattle to Portland ride! It's a bike with a sidecar! <a href="http://surroundedbycolours.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-cool-bike-design.html">This is where I found the original link. </a><br />
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Also, if you are looking for navigation tools for your daily commute via bike here is a<a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_15212666?nclick_check=1"> great article</a> about navigation tools offered for smart phones. In a nutshell, the article touts the Google Maps application for Droid and the OpenMaps application for iPhone. I've downloaded the OpenMaps application in hopes of testing it out this week. I'll have to keep you posted on how it works.<br />
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Lastly, here is some <a href="http://www.designkug.com/">cool bike art </a>. . . Have you ever seen antlers on a bike? These are beautiful! <br />
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Happy Memorial Day weekend!<br />
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We hope you are doing something fun (like a little biking) for the weekend.<br />
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This week's Friday Connection link is to <a href="http://bikewise.org/">bikewise.org</a>. This is a service provided by Cascade Bicycle Club. The site shares bicycling related information on thefts, crashes, and hazards in your area. Give the interactive map a twirl and find out what's been happening in your neck of the woods.Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-12942340402203469532010-05-21T06:18:00.000-06:002010-05-21T06:18:27.114-06:00The Friday Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aOBeQEaWLz49hUifCkZjabQgjgIj6ApemXySq6DAl8VOJ-t_-DiCIUMlJrOr7CIf2KJ0I7xQ7qEkEWkjjEcwxCxu9mzmy241rc_4bGMeNW2nfyKbWECgR4003oZ-bv6hlZE9bHR2K4Kz/s1600/fc.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aOBeQEaWLz49hUifCkZjabQgjgIj6ApemXySq6DAl8VOJ-t_-DiCIUMlJrOr7CIf2KJ0I7xQ7qEkEWkjjEcwxCxu9mzmy241rc_4bGMeNW2nfyKbWECgR4003oZ-bv6hlZE9bHR2K4Kz/s200/fc.gif" width="200" /></a></div>Happy Friday!<br />
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What happens when your bike gets stolen? You might get it back. You might not. In Boise there have been a string of bike thefts. Boise Police are offering up a bike registration program to help cyclists. Fill out this<a href="http://www.cityofboise.org/forms/police/BicycleRegistration/"> easy form</a> to register your bike today!<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Park Tool School</b></span></div><br />
Remember us telling you about the great class at Idaho Mountain Touring we talked about? The class where you take apart your bike and put it back together? Well it is finally here! For those of you interested in <a href="http://www.idahomountaintouring.com/Service3.htm">Idaho Mountain Touring's Park Tool School</a> here are the dates:<br />
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<b>Road Bike Repair 101</b><br />
June 15, 2010 (Tuesday) <br />
June 17, 2010 (Thursday)<br />
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<b>Mountain Bike Repair 101</b><br />
June 29, 2010 (Tuesday)<br />
July 1, 2010 (Thursday)<br />
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Cost: $65<br />
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(We have heard a lot of good things about this class.)Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-52485618118190854992010-05-14T06:40:00.000-06:002010-05-14T06:40:09.886-06:00The Friday Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dJvLC05UwU9RpvubUP_QdBiVmGDnmiVjYcOvbNRR4fjxXmK8VNAWXl78w2j8WeUZ8aPEZgchFzwno7lXC0Gq4Lh2BbpHjnwgxgecu1pmtG7OaoZ-VEoIC0LC3FhI6JPb1hVGOmGUsf3L/s1600/fc.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dJvLC05UwU9RpvubUP_QdBiVmGDnmiVjYcOvbNRR4fjxXmK8VNAWXl78w2j8WeUZ8aPEZgchFzwno7lXC0Gq4Lh2BbpHjnwgxgecu1pmtG7OaoZ-VEoIC0LC3FhI6JPb1hVGOmGUsf3L/s200/fc.gif" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Happy Friday, friends! It looks like this weekend is guaranteed to have awesome weather so I look forward to seeing you out there! Here are a couple fun links for today's connection. Don't forget, next week is <a href="http://www.boisebikeweek.org">Boise Bike Week</a>! Lots of fun activities . . .<br />
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Check out these innovative pieces of bicycle art. Students from the University of Houston School of Art created these eclectic rides for this year's Houston Art Car Parade. For the full article <a href="http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-441601">click here</a>. Do you think Boise should have something like this? Looks like fun, right?<br />
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Take the <a href="http://1world2wheels.org/go-by-bike-challenge">Go by Bike challenge </a>and see how you can reduce your carbon footprint, the size of your waistline, and your fuel spending habits. (It's a very cool, fun interactive website.)Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-48261821224043054852010-05-11T23:00:00.000-06:002010-05-11T23:00:08.472-06:00Puncture Vine, Horses, and Runaway Kids . . . Oh, My!How much cycling can you cram into a weekend? A lot. Let's face it, folks, we only have two months until this showdown begins. Preparation is half the battle. Last weekend marked a 140 mile weekend (per the STP recommended training schedule). That is 70 miles each day. Uh . . . yeah, exactly.<br />
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The weekend started off with a bang! Friday I installed new tubes & tires on my 'green machine' entirely by myself. Yes, I am patting myself on the back. I'm proud to say I will never be stranded with a flat tire, unable to change it myself. Remembering to bring a tube could be a separate issue. Why the change? Smaller tires [25"] will be a bit faster and these babies, I'm pretty sure, are made of steel. Darn near steel, anyhow. (This theory is proven on Saturday's ride.) They will also last for 3000+ miles. A sound investment when you're living on your bike. <br />
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Saturday was filled with <i>Saturday Market </i>fun and some near death, . . . er crashing, experiences. Heidi and I headed out to the market for a little organic food shopping, which ended in some yummy food purchases, lunch, and a visit to the LBS (local bike shop).<br />
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Then end of our excursion brought the arrival of my 70 miles of training, spinning toward Eagle and beyond. After nearly being run over by a distracted cyclist on Friendship Bridge and averting a potentially terrible wreck with a two-year-old-darting-speed-demon on the Greenbelt, I made it to the safety of the open road. I rode out past the Emmett highway to Pollard Road before I thought of turning back for home. Of course I always forget to take photos on the road, until the very memorable image below. I wanted to make sure I stopped to get a shot of Hill Road at Dry Creek Cemetery (truly lovely stretch of road). But when I say 'stopped' I mean crashed!!<br />
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Usually when I dismount (or clip out) I do it from the left side. This time I had too much weight on my right side and went down like a bundle of bricks. Can we say OUCH? To top it off I landed in a patch of puncture vine (also affectionately known as Goathead City)! Yes, I know it's funny. After I was able to unhook and get upright, brushing myself off and plucking goatheads from my rearend, I was ready to hit the road. This was when I realized my right break lever was bent and not in a good way.<br />
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After a good dose of elbow grease I got the lever back into position and headed toward home. My chain was screeching noisily but didn't appear too damaged. Really, I didn't have much of a choice. I had to ride, walk, or thumb it home. This got me thinking a first-aid kit might be essential on these long outings.<br />
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I made it 50 of the 70 miles. I was a little disappointed, but I figured I earned those miles with my skinned shin and bruised thigh. Sunday would bring better mileage. <br />
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Sunday brought another day of beautiful weather. I headed out toward Discovery Park for an easy 20 miles before venturing to Eagle. What I saw on the Greenbelt made me stop and shake my head. Horses! Two riders saddled up side-by-side riding along the pathway. Really!? I watched in disbelief for a couple minutes before it dawned on me to get a photo (see below). <br />
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Hey, I love horses but on the Greenbelt they are a little too unpredictable to be dealing with (a little larger than darting children). I could tell one of the riders was having a little difficulty getting his steed to behave. I decided this was <i>my sign</i>; off in another direction I headed.<br />
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I hit the Bench and then accosted northwest Boise. After all my tooling around I stopped by Hawkins Pac-Out for some dinner action (big, juicy cheeseburger heaven). Hey, good grub can make 70 miles feel like a piece of cake. <br />
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All in all it was a good weekend filled with biking adventure and lessons of the road. Stay tuned for tips on changing out your handlebar tape.<br />
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Until next time . . . keep peddling and rocking National Bike Month!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-155373700290452352010-05-07T06:38:00.000-06:002010-05-07T06:38:31.197-06:00The Friday Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfV2g13hdI1SzSI6KB9ywe9vUvmDI8nOPAoUeBTWdY4M0cAo7dRN12MZj29qW3MBp9QE1uN3TIynsmiNDyUvfRFtjD8r06O_hekSIrRUTrPam6szOd_-m-d6yjlB4WU8zUrmagOErhP1UV/s1600/fc.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfV2g13hdI1SzSI6KB9ywe9vUvmDI8nOPAoUeBTWdY4M0cAo7dRN12MZj29qW3MBp9QE1uN3TIynsmiNDyUvfRFtjD8r06O_hekSIrRUTrPam6szOd_-m-d6yjlB4WU8zUrmagOErhP1UV/s200/fc.gif" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Here we are again at our favorite day of the week! Every Friday we post links to informative, interesting, or just plain fun links. This week we have a 'fun' link. We love it! <br />
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Celebrity and funny man John Leguizamo is a big cycling fan. Who knew? Watch as he shares tips on bicycle commuting--in New York! If you interested in reading the article<a href="http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/46597196.html"> click here</a>. <br />
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<b>Sunday, May 16 </b> <br />
<div style="color: #45818e;">Boise Vintage Bike Swap </div>9 AM - 2 PM / Rite Aid, 16th and State<br />
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<b>Monday, May 17 </b><br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;">Kickoff Celebration </div>7:30 AM / City Hall Plaza, 150 N Capitol<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;">Twilight Mardi Gras Ride </div>7:30 PM / Hyde Park Cycle Sports,<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;">Bike Maintenance </div>7:30 PM / Boise Bicycle Project, 1027 Lusk<br />
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<b>Tuesday, May 18 </b><br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;">Adapted Cruise </div>6:00 PM / Municipal Park, 500 S Walnut<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;">Road Biking Intro </div>6:00 PM / Eastside Cycles, Bown Crossing<br />
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<b>Wednesday, May 19 </b><br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;">Street Smart Cycling</div>7:00 PM / George's Cycles, 251 E Front St<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;">Women's Road Ride </div><br />
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6:00 PM / Velodrome, N Horseshoe Bend Rd<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;">Recumbent Rally</div>6:00 PM / Julia Davis Park, near bandshell<br />
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<b>Thursday, May 20</b><br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;">Mountain Biking Intro </div>6:00 PM / Camel's Back Park, tennis courts<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">Pedal Power Picnic</span> at the Park Sierra Club<br />
6:00 PM / Sierra Club Office, 503 W Franklin<br />
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<b>Friday, May 21</b><br />
<div style="color: #0c343d;">May in Motion </div>7:30-10:30 AM / 8th Street & Bannock<br />
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<div style="color: #134f5c;">Bicycle Block Party</div>4:00 PM / 8th Street and Bannock<br />
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<b>Saturday, May 22</b><br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;">Pedal Power Parade</div>4:30 PM / Capitol Park, 6th & BannockDebbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-6687873053139915782010-05-05T19:24:00.000-06:002010-05-05T19:24:55.093-06:00Bike Fittin'5-4-10<br />
Today I met with my physical therapist, Jay, to do a little 'bike fittin.' He spent an hour and a half measuring, tweaking, and finessing my ride. He pulled out his special tool kit which included such items as a plumb bob, a level/ruler, and a nifty plastic card that measures angles.<br />
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He began with measuring all the angles on my bike such as the seat height, the distance from the seat to the handlebars, my shoulder width, etc. He then watched as I pedaled away (on the trainer), noting my alignment. A couple of my coworkers were scoffing at this "bike fit" thing as if were a bit ridiculous. (I had to remind myself that they probably hadn't seen a bike in years, let alone remember how to ride one.) <br />
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I also had to remind myself that not everyone is riding two hundred miles in two days. Being comfortable in the saddle can determine whether one's riding enjoyment is optimized or not. Personally, I don't think it should feel like scraping your fingernails down a chalkboard. It should be fun!<br />
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After all the measuring, perfecting, and spinning there were some pretty significant changes. Thankfully none of the tweaks will put me in the poor house. The first and most important change was the raising of my seat by 2 inches! This could make a world of difference with my IT Band issues! (Can we say stoked?)<br />
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Also, the stem that holds my handlebars will need to be modified to one that is a few millimeters shorter—this will keep me from reaching as far. I think this will enable me to feel even more "at one" with the bike, too. Jay also adjusted my brake levers; they weren't evenly spaced. (In laymen's terms, one was cockeyed.) Hmm . . . bike builder oversight? <br />
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The last change was the repositioning of my cleats (in my cycling shoes). I had placed them a bit too far toward my heel. He moved them parallel with the 'kuckle' or ball of my foot. Rock on soon-to-be-powerful calves! <br />
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All these changes will help optimize my physical mechanics and engage all the necessary muscles for efficient pedaling, not putting undue strain on any one muscle. I'm excited to test out my new bike (and lord knows it is going to be a long weekend ahead).<br />
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So, if you're toying with the idea of whether or not to go to a specialist for a bike fit I highly recommend it. It is like insurance for your cycling comfort/well-being.<br />
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One last thing . . .<br />
A big thanks goes out to Jay. He not only got me set up to ride better, but he was a wealth of great tips. <br />
You see, Jay himself is an avid cyclist. He is also an STP alumnus! He wasn't shy about sharing his STP experience or giving me some handy pointers. Thanks, Jay! I feel better prepared for the big weekend already.<br />
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Now, off to my training wheels . . .Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-10550041739052736302010-05-04T18:32:00.000-06:002010-05-04T18:32:28.606-06:00Nominate Us!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vQGJyn1NrgW30I3iSRb5izLEYa3jC2zeepKlIJYyfd0zH1mbEK__97x9CuO2TVmPhO_5fFA5Q9PdE_M1uYOCCQ4lT9JHTR-hQ_hykyrQC-I9uFLzwy8ZXX9MUiyCtXKRjOwmumqLHt8/s1600/Crank+Signature+Logo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467575401970490770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vQGJyn1NrgW30I3iSRb5izLEYa3jC2zeepKlIJYyfd0zH1mbEK__97x9CuO2TVmPhO_5fFA5Q9PdE_M1uYOCCQ4lT9JHTR-hQ_hykyrQC-I9uFLzwy8ZXX9MUiyCtXKRjOwmumqLHt8/s320/Crank+Signature+Logo.jpg" style="display: block; height: 168px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
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We'd like to put our hat in the arena for <b style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">B<span style="font-weight: bold;">est Commuter/Travel Cycling Blog</span></b> in the 2010 World Cycling Blog nominations! We need your help! Go to <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><span><b><a href="http://www.cranklisted.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0100e1;">www.cranklisted.com</span></a></b></span></span> and fill out the quick nomination. The top 5 blogs with the most nominations in each category will be in for the voting starting on May 22nd.<br />
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Thanks for supporting the STP Experiment!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-59614997479517824512010-04-30T06:45:00.000-06:002010-04-30T06:45:58.930-06:00The Friday ConnectionHello friends!<br />
We have two links this week you might enjoy. One link is to a local bike/musical festival, the other link is for the upcoming bike enthusiast/commuter.<br />
<b>Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride Festival, June 24-27, 2010</b><br />
What's better than music and a little bike riding? Join in the fun for the First Annual Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride Festival. As described on the website, "Four days of activities in one of the best singletrack mountain biking and scenic road biking environments anywhere."<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;">Ketchum Cruiser Criterium</span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;">Sheep Town Fat Tire Rally</span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;"> </span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;">Sawtooth Century Bicycle Tour</span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;"> </span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;">First Annual Idaho Pump Track State Championships</span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;"> </span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;">Dollar Mountain 10K Trail Run</span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;"> </span><br style="color: #134f5c;" /><span style="color: #134f5c;">Musical Headline Concerts in Hailey and Sun Valley</span><br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.visitsunvalley.com/static/index.cfm?action=group&contentID=2100">http://www.svrhythmandride.com</a><br />
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<b>Bike Your Drive</b><br />
REI offers a wealth of information on lots of different topics, but this week we will be looking information on <a href="http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive">Bike Your Drive</a>. If you're looking for basic bicycle maintenance tips, how to ride in traffic, or just what the parts on your bike are named this is the site for you. They have videos, articles, and an interactive parts guide. Help make your ride anywhere a little better by visiting today!<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive">http://www.rei.com/bikeyourdrive</a>Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-8229088014163392832010-04-29T22:13:00.001-06:002010-04-29T22:14:21.218-06:00Bye Bye Mountain Bike, CBR & Physical Therapy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLmsLBQ4CS_NswBqyShAkZMXN6e3_sKAXQUanZYV-jd6_SUmOOHathhQOWWhc0o7WiAWBQeEwBeWa6N84PhAs7iXfxfug8iQYGF-_qFsENHXm_AxEGHVCPNphjccAUa9JJQO3UMTgPLJr/s1600/IMG_2200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLmsLBQ4CS_NswBqyShAkZMXN6e3_sKAXQUanZYV-jd6_SUmOOHathhQOWWhc0o7WiAWBQeEwBeWa6N84PhAs7iXfxfug8iQYGF-_qFsENHXm_AxEGHVCPNphjccAUa9JJQO3UMTgPLJr/s200/IMG_2200.JPG" width="200" /></a><br />
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Man, lately life has been a whirlwind. The warming weather, the longer days, the increased mileage (a la bicyclette) are all indicators that STP is looming right around the corner. There is a lot to share, but this go 'round I'll keep it to a minimum.<br />
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Bye Bye Bicycle. </b><br />
Last Friday marked the departure of an old friend—my Trek 4300 mountain bike. My bro, Reed, completed his family of bicycles with the gold, black, and red stunner. He was the last member of his little fam without a ride. I foresee many happy days of biking ahead of him! (Who knows, maybe next year he will be riding in STP?)<br />
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<b>Community Bicycle Rides (CBR) Rocks.</b><br />
I put on my 'fearless' hat, with bike in tow, and headed to Ken's Bicycle Warehouse, Saturday's designated meeting spot for the CBR ride. It was 10 a.m. and upon arrival I spied a sea of jerseys, helmets, and bikes everywhere. Talk about intimidating! <br />
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After announcements the group took off like a swarm of mad bees descending upon Overland/Five Mile. (If you saw over 60 cyclists on Overland Road last weekend it was us.) I stayed toward the back to observe and had the chance to chat with Jeff Larson for a stretch. From the sounds of it this group has gotten pretty big, but it will probably thin out a bit this summer. It's nice to see so many interested riders participating. <br />
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I had the chance to meet a handful of other enthusiasts, too. This is what really made this event successful for me . . . nice people. We encountered a couple folks with flat tires and each time these guys stopped to help. The CBR really is what you make of it. You can go as long, or fast as you like. You can be a die-hard rider or just out to enjoy the morning. If you're thinking about joining for a weekend ride . . . just do it! You'll thank yourself later. <br />
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<b><i>Reasons to Participate in a CBR Ride</i></b><br />
<ul style="text-align: left;"><li>You can select from a handful of different distances to ride. </li>
<li>If you have trouble someone will help you. </li>
<li>It is a great way to learn to ride in a group. </li>
<li>You learn knew cycling routes. </li>
<li>Get informed! This is a great place to learn about what is going on (cycling wise) in our community. </li>
<li>Newbies can learn the rules of the road. </li>
<li>You can put some lead into it. (The average speed for the group I was in was 18 mph, but you know the diehards are going faster than that!) </li>
<li>These people are out to have a good time.</li>
<li>It beats riding alone. </li>
<li>And, if anything, you can see what the latest cycling fashions are.</li>
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<b>Physical Therapy Schmerapy. </b><br />
I was lucky to be virtually pain-free through the weekend. However, my plan is to be pain-free a majority of the time. This requires a little help from new friends. I met with Jay & Sam, a couple of physical therapists recommended by my doc, this week. They shared a variety of stretches to incorporate into my daily routine. Apparently, my hips/pelvis area is really tight, causing strain on my IT Band.<br />
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After visiting with them for an hour I felt the burn, but I am so excited to be able keep riding. (Now if the Idaho weather would cooperate!) The good news? Simple stretching exercises will help the pain and bring fun back into the equation. I'm glad this has happened early instead of in the middle of STP!<br />
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Even better news? Jay is going to 'bike fit' me on Tuesday. I now know this is essential. Who rides 204 miles without a bike fit? Not I. I will share more about this next week. Stay tuned . . .<br />
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Don't forget May marks National Bike Month. Get your cruisers, mountain bikes, recumbents, or other two-wheelers ready for the great season ahead.<br />
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I hope to see you out there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-53886858719288546472010-04-27T17:35:00.000-06:002010-04-27T17:35:11.123-06:00News from the North<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hcvD8EiKx_Po8Y_E8uU6-u8UcydlTT2Y26lTUmLDs2OcXyshfquH83OZrGKRHr_qa7FvAfe2Ru6HPxhco46fqvYc0i7AcxpVs5dGKBKfOSAd6lkYA-BTcVkj23y4s7wpxpG20psxynFT/s1600/DSCN1788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hcvD8EiKx_Po8Y_E8uU6-u8UcydlTT2Y26lTUmLDs2OcXyshfquH83OZrGKRHr_qa7FvAfe2Ru6HPxhco46fqvYc0i7AcxpVs5dGKBKfOSAd6lkYA-BTcVkj23y4s7wpxpG20psxynFT/s200/DSCN1788.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>I had a chance to catch up with Debbie the other day. She seems to be doing well and training up a storm. She had a couple nasty spills, which have caused a great deal of pain her shoulder, but she is killing her training by hitting 50 miles in two hours on the stationary bike four times a week! Way to rock, Lady! I'm pretty sure she'll be able to whip STP into shape, maybe in one day! I don't think I can compete with that—I'll be cheering her on from the rear. :)<br />
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In other news . . . here is a fun link for all you Mac lovers! If you were needing another reason to purchase the iPad, here it is. This special 'app' doubles as a turn signals mastermind for your bike. <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1618699/wanted-ipad-cycle-safety-nike-cycle-coolness">Check it out here</a>.Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-50036876356506653742010-04-25T09:57:00.002-06:002010-04-25T10:03:43.683-06:00Three Cyclists HonoredYesterday at the University of Phoenix the three area cyclists who met tragedy on Idaho roadways were honored in a special memorial. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ktvb.com/news/Cyclists-honored-with-memorial-tree-92019054.html">KTVB reports here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-12238418021291500252010-04-23T23:02:00.000-06:002010-04-23T23:02:03.248-06:00The Friday Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjRldWBPD3qc_QZe5Zo-vnb4aLO8_yJxqfNAaJQkM8RyoAEJQCj51axIlgxRdZOaLTRkGfmLGTzLZLXM8OFCWHf54jZKwmcbrXnHw6W4MThFcJcfPD1pta3Mk9xdwV4AdsQ8KLGAu7USn/s1600/fc.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjRldWBPD3qc_QZe5Zo-vnb4aLO8_yJxqfNAaJQkM8RyoAEJQCj51axIlgxRdZOaLTRkGfmLGTzLZLXM8OFCWHf54jZKwmcbrXnHw6W4MThFcJcfPD1pta3Mk9xdwV4AdsQ8KLGAu7USn/s200/fc.gif" width="200" /></a></div><br />
Another Friday, another Friday Connection!<br />
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When you hit the road for an extended ride you probably carry cash, but do you carry identification? If you were to have an accident would someone know how to contact your family? Would they know vital medical information in case of injury?<br />
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Today's link is to <a href="https://www.roadid.com/common/default.aspx">RoadID.com</a>. This is a versatile medical identification/alert system that offers a variety of products such as: 'dog' tags, bracelets, and shoe pouches. Check them out. If you spend any time in the great outdoors this is a must have. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYFeQmdwntSnP7i_vqNfmvhoKs__5FvD6igSpXvIrN97-oc2ixenwSYveA5XZIZ37SxLOraAsp7Vd_Uc8nSXBIGfKKjSF8Bir5ob9XpV8A9P7B78xONr4U8qQ_IH8m4CJm4-FbHcZ0tJ4/s1600/roadid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYFeQmdwntSnP7i_vqNfmvhoKs__5FvD6igSpXvIrN97-oc2ixenwSYveA5XZIZ37SxLOraAsp7Vd_Uc8nSXBIGfKKjSF8Bir5ob9XpV8A9P7B78xONr4U8qQ_IH8m4CJm4-FbHcZ0tJ4/s200/roadid.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-80247210954004571292010-04-16T06:37:00.000-06:002010-04-16T06:37:11.189-06:00The Friday Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd7iqjf4yanmvdTd-EeI6lbokBOykzzgmEybAG4q78HI8kV2C6on5PMNWf6NgtOhFzbYy00LBOw2pjzpFItlS4bPaa2CcI7ZEaEfcf00BE53HGROvnVkoXk7myzI8rqHj9xzvadYRcNkf/s1600/fc.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbd7iqjf4yanmvdTd-EeI6lbokBOykzzgmEybAG4q78HI8kV2C6on5PMNWf6NgtOhFzbYy00LBOw2pjzpFItlS4bPaa2CcI7ZEaEfcf00BE53HGROvnVkoXk7myzI8rqHj9xzvadYRcNkf/s200/fc.gif" width="200" /></a></div>Hello cycling friends!<br />
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As the weather warms up (Whoo hoo! Boise's high should be 74° today) more of us will be out cruising the streets. What better way to celebrate the greatness that is bicycling than with a Bike Week? In today's Friday Connection we are going to highlight some May Bike Week activities and a special artist. <br />
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Both Boise and Sandpoint have Bike Weeks. Here is the run-down:<br />
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<div style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Boise Bike Week</b></div>May 16-22, 2010<br />
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<a href="http://www.boisebikeweek.org/index.html">www.boisebikeweek.org</a><br />
These events include (but are not limited to) a vintage bike swap, Pedal parade, intro to road biking, and picnic. The full schedule can be found <a href="http://www.boisebikeweek.org/schedule.html">here</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: #741b47;"><b>Sandpoint Bike Week</b></div><div style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">May 19-22, 2010 </span><b><br />
</b></div><a href="http://www.pendoreillepedalers.com/BTW/default.htm">pendoreillepedalers.com</a><br />
There will be a bike swap, a ride of silence, the Sandpoint Bicycle Film Festival, and more! <br />
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We hope to see you at these events!<br />
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For fun the next link is to an artist named <a href="http://blog.crewest.com/2010/04/we-love-jarritos.html">Cache</a> who incorporates street art and bicycles. His work just makes one want to smile. <a href="http://beautifuldecay.com/2010/04/12/cache/">Check it out</a>.Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-36242850860495035152010-04-13T06:00:00.005-06:002010-04-13T06:33:49.649-06:00No Pain, No Gain<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica">Last weekend marked two of the best rides of the season—so far. I am not sure if it was the feeling of adventure that comes with a map and the unknown, the quiet of beautiful country spaces, or the freedom to soar over 20 miles an hour that made these trips so alluring. (It could have been the nice weather, the company of a friend, or the promise of a yummy lunch, too) This is what biking, er . . . cycling is all about. The "fun" that is two-wheels to pavement.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica">Saturday was the exploratory ride out to Eagle. The rural roads are a pleasure to ride on out there. I even came across a tractor to keep pace with. Sunday was much the same route but a longer distance, out past Meridian road. There was also a nice detour into Eagle for lunch. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica; min-height: 15.0px"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9dTdOXcZEkp6raWXrISOZhmkGQ3qtxSGmAovFaIT-Q4UY3OgOt4M891ZDnvBjc776vQXF-7arTUQUvWyw5KN7C5uF_EeDXd38pd9aPGtRjk_DR2kd2lxoxfkQz9VE4gEpmsHyQEgNN8/s1600/IMG_2178.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9dTdOXcZEkp6raWXrISOZhmkGQ3qtxSGmAovFaIT-Q4UY3OgOt4M891ZDnvBjc776vQXF-7arTUQUvWyw5KN7C5uF_EeDXd38pd9aPGtRjk_DR2kd2lxoxfkQz9VE4gEpmsHyQEgNN8/s320/IMG_2178.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459593366866290306" /></a><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica">But for all the mileage and fun there can be a price to pay. For a few weeks I have been dealing with knee pain in hopes it might evaporate as quickly as it appeared. To date it still haunts me like a bad high school photograph. It usually hits around the 20 mile mark, feeling somewhat like a charlie-horse-sucker-punch to the side of the knee. As a result I usually wind up limping home at a much slower pace. Frankly, this won't do. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span style="font: 15.0px Helvetica">My theory is that it is an illiotibial </span><span style="font: 15.0px Helvetica">band issue, which is pretty common in runners and cyclists. But as Mom says, "Where did you intern at?" I will be hitting up a specialist next week to get to the heart of the matter. I don't want to this to derail my STP train. </span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Helvetica, serif;font-size:15px;">As defined by <a href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/knee-pain-causes">Web MD</a>:</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><b><br /></b></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial"><span style="font: 15.0px Helvetica"></span><b></b></p><blockquote><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Iliotibial band syndrome.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> The iliotibial band is a piece of tough tissue that runs from your hip down to your shin. If it's irritated by overuse or other problems, it can get swollen and </span><a href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/pain-management-overview-facts"><span style="color:#2e89ba;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">cause pain</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> on the outside of the knee.</span></blockquote><p></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Arial; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica">From what I have read on the "interweb" it looks like a couple factors can contribute to this issue—improper bike fit and a large increase in mileage. Here is a <a href="http://pinnaclept.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/self-muscle-massage-pt-5-lateral-hip/">good link</a> that was sent over from a Twitter friend, @BicycleLab, on the issue, demonstrating the use of a foam roller & tennis ball. </p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVcZ07ZppBqwutf7HiGqJDMUfWVxRo_s0QGsiBHZOOzFRZdCUC8_Bfp6Ui53mKaJ4zsrzO8Mz9Qc5ZjMxrDuC48uCVKuXn31-26RfYo7yj0Va2_4ltizF_OlVlfu3oVByGI-j3RZOq8M/s1600/IMG_2181.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVcZ07ZppBqwutf7HiGqJDMUfWVxRo_s0QGsiBHZOOzFRZdCUC8_Bfp6Ui53mKaJ4zsrzO8Mz9Qc5ZjMxrDuC48uCVKuXn31-26RfYo7yj0Va2_4ltizF_OlVlfu3oVByGI-j3RZOq8M/s320/IMG_2181.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459596254774913794" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica">A friend from Kristin's Cycling Academy said she has issues with her IT band and finds yoga and stretching to be very helpful in easing the pain. Have you experienced this type of pain? How did you deal with it; what worked for you?</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica"><br /></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-50215002296689959642010-04-09T06:08:00.000-06:002010-04-09T06:08:53.303-06:00The Friday Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OIC-ScTICYyAeAiA4VEzmdG-37huoXKvgV3Yu25HB5BrUMAGr3hJOWwzQd-BrdqIZtb0xctY2-1meOoQmxUmSO_Uoq_8UDeE1YS7CMF020uDr3jRT0BWzdjPwmE3pokG8Wi-JMy2ZIxp/s1600/fc.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OIC-ScTICYyAeAiA4VEzmdG-37huoXKvgV3Yu25HB5BrUMAGr3hJOWwzQd-BrdqIZtb0xctY2-1meOoQmxUmSO_Uoq_8UDeE1YS7CMF020uDr3jRT0BWzdjPwmE3pokG8Wi-JMy2ZIxp/s200/fc.gif" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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Happy Friday, friends!<br />
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This week we have two links for you! The first link was sent over from our friend, Linzi, at <a href="http://destination262.wordpress.com/">Destination26.2</a>. It is an article from the Idaho Statesman titled How to <a href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/04/08/1145002/become-a-better-biker.html"> Become a Better Biker</a>. These are some great tips for anyone who rides a bike. Fabulous. Thanks, Linz! <br />
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The second link comes out of the Adventure Cyclist. If you ever wanted to know the ins and outs of gearing <a href="http://limeport.org/2009/08/bicycle-gearing/">this is the article for you</a>! <br />
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Have a great weekend. Hope we see you out there.<br />
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Happy peddling!Debbie & Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02933977003411012878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468999181159877572.post-59164043154947616642010-04-08T05:45:00.008-06:002010-04-08T06:36:11.694-06:00Boise Road Cycling Routes<div>Cha-chink! </div><div><br /></div><div>Cha-chink! </div><div><br /></div><div>CHA-CHINK-CHINK-CLINK! </div><div><br /></div><div>These are the garbled words of protest my bike chain has been bellowing the last two or three weeks. Initially, it had me worried—what's wrong with my favorite little bike? But realizing the Randonee has taken me well over 450 miles in the last three months, and had yet to go in for her first (free) adjustment, I decided to kill two birds with one stone. </div><div><br /></div><div>I took my bike in earlier in the week to get tuned up, which meant I could pick it up on Wednesday, the same day as REI's <i>Boise Cycling Routes</i> presentation with <a href="http://stevestuebner.com/about_steve.php">Steve Stuebner</a>. Like a kid in a candy store, I was filled with excitement to pick up my bike before the seminar. You don't realize how much you miss your bike until it is gone. (Hmmm . . . sounds like a song in the making, doesn't it?)</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8HlW2a9j0tPjm7ta7bTkDEqRY74NXLY3XyZlz32XRlponegyfE_hrlSR5XaAfxHGIVVfTvTgq1eua6zbYRBxdWilxDz0rcvvcBqANMRkN-4YvPV-DU0A7diYzWG_43HGbT7y0PVVBHo/s200/IMG_2172.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457736028291696594" /></div><div>I was just as excited to see what Boise's local author and outdoors enthusiast (Mr. Stuebner) had to offer in way of cycling routes. He is responsible for publishing the first Boise area cycling map. A couple buddies of mine showed up to listen in on the talk, too. And when the final folks were filing in I was pleasantly surprised to see a new friend, one from Kristin's Cycling Clinic, had arrived for the talk also!</div><div><br /></div><div>We listened as Steve showed us several different routes around the valley. You can ride anywhere from an easy Greenbelt loop to the more ambitious Bogus Basin trek. Basically, the area cycling map covers all the loops he talked of, so don't despair if you missed the seminar. It can be yours for only 12 bucks and some change at any local bike shop, running store, or REI. And as my new friend pointed out, a lot of the area cycling groups ride these same routes. </div><div><br /></div><div>With a little more inspiration in pocket I think I will be venturing out on one of the more rural loops this weekend. I have been longing to ride out to Eagle and take on some hills, knees willing. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771522282025586549noreply@blogger.com0