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We’ve been fielding lots of questions about what to wear at what temperatures. Having a good selection of thin components is key.

No arm-warmers? No big deal, I used my wicking, long-sleeved running tops for a long time; if it’s below 40, you wouldn’t be removing the arm-warmers anyway.

Same for knee-warmers; running tights over cycling shorts work fine if you’re not entering a cycling beauty contest (which is really hard to win when you’ve got snot dripping out of your nose).
My rules of thumb:
1. LAYER, LAYER, LAYER
2. Keep core, ears … Continue Reading

Brr. Twas cloudy, drizzly, cold, windy — generally unpleasant and getting worse so over lunch I pointed my bike into the wind for 5 minute intervals. Figured I’d better get on it, because the way I was feeling, I knew if I even got close to a sofa and a warm blanket the likelihood of me getting my ride in might drop to slim to none. Some might say, “What’s the harm in skipping now and again?”

I’ll tell you… because … Continue Reading

Hey, all! We’re starting a recycling revolution! Before you run out to buy the new iPhone and ditch your old phones, toss them our way. We’re now collecting used cell phones and ink cartridges to supplement our funds. It’s not a huge money-maker, but it fits well with our vibe and it’s a small gesture in keeping trash out of landfills.

Collect them from coworkers, moms, kids, friends and bring them to rides where Carrie and I will be. (Please don’t steal them!).

Rev on!

Carrie and I were discussing the upcoming membership renewal that will happen for nearly a third of the club members (that’s a rough estimate). Concurrently, I was struck by the announcement by Radiohead of their “pay what think” approach to selling their current album.

We constantly worry that we’re not providing the value each member may attribute to our membership dues (currently $35/year). To some, that’s a lot. To others, a drop in some bucket I’m not familiar with. So, we’ve decided for 2008, we’ll implement … Continue Reading