Category Archives: Cycling

My good friend, Jerry, and I went on another ride this past Saturday. It was not quite 40 degrees (Farenheit), so it was chilly at the start. Layering is key. In this brief recording, we describe which types of layers … Continue reading →

It’s icy here, and we are on track for the wettest November ever recorded in the Puget Sound (last record was many decades ago at 15.33 inches of precipitation). It’s also the coldest November 29th ever recorded here. We were … Continue reading →

On our cycling discussion list at Microsoft, someone sent a message saying, in effect, "I’m quitting work to ride my bicycle all over the world." It’s an enchanting prospect, and those of us who love to pedal cannot help but … Continue reading →

Someone on our internal Microsoft cycling discussion list asked about practical advice for riding in cold weather. Here are some random tips: · It’s all about layers. Lots of layers. Starting out in Duvall is cold. By the time I … Continue reading →

As my readers know, I used to be a pretty hard-core cyclist. The use of past tense is not unintentional. It’s been two years since the accident that changed my life for ever. I am grateful that I am alive … Continue reading →

(can you tell I’m clearing out my inbox? Two posts in one day…shocking) I have this link that shows the gradients etc. for bicycle climbs: http://www.bicycleclimbs.com/ Ride On

  Maps I regulary receive links to maps, map crunchers/mashups, and other map resources for cyclists. Admittedly, many of these are for the Seattle area, because that’s where I live. But, in many cases, the links lead to maps for … Continue reading →

Within Microsoft, we have some email lists where people can ask questions about hobbies and other things. One of the most active is dedicated to Cycling. Each year, as the days become shorter and daylight is scarce, people start thinking … Continue reading →

It’s been a little more than a week since I retired from cycling. I have already sold my racing bicycle, and I am glad that it will still get some road time. If ever there were a bicycle with a … Continue reading →

Big thanks to my friend, Stan, for pointing me to this one:   http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/news/story?id=2153202   There is a possibility Lance would come back out of retirement, just to tell the French to eat cake!   I would advise him against … Continue reading →