Monthly Archives: November 2011

Fairdale created a product for all you skater/cyclists out there.  Probably one of the coolest panniers I’ve ever seen!

 
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Just ran across this from Prolly.  Very cool photos from The Job, click HERE for more.  If you are riding across town, to the grociery, or cross country, there are always good pictures to be taken.

It’s time to do this!!! Starting tonight, and every Thursday from here on out, I am participating in a night ride starting at Blevins Bicycle Company. It’s put on by Matt Blevins and will be a fun 5-10 mile ride ending at Bandito for food and drink!! Bandito South Side has free live music every night and Tess, the owner, is always welcoming with a glass of your favorite beer when you hit the bar. The mentality Blevins Bicycle Co. brings to the table is fun, safe, and welcoming. All bike shops and level of riders are always welcome.

If you haven’t checked out Prollyisnotprobably.com  then you are missing out!  John Prolly (follow on twitter and instagram @JohnProlly) captures a world of creativity from fixed gears to photography to promoting some bad ass bike company’s.  There is never a dule moment.  The site is updated several times a day with good video and photos and plenty of links to sick company’s.  Prollyisnotprobably.com  is based out of Austin, TX but spreads bike love to the world.  Keep it up John!!  

Here is one of the blogs Prolly promotes FLYRS. 

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Quick Weekend (KLIFGT) from FLYRS on Vimeo.

This past weeks weather was great! I got to ride a good bit and had Friday off due to Veterans Day (which I just so happen to be one). I really wanted to get a good amount of miles in this week. Friday was the most I could ride in one day. I made a couple fun stops along the way that took up a decent amount of time or else I think I would grabbed over 40 miles!! Right now my short term goal is to ride 40 miles straight. I believe it will be reality soon enough. I also got my Thomson stem put on this week that makes my Surly Cross Check look even sweeter thanks to Blevins Bicycle Co.

Miles rode/Calories burned:
Miles: 86.55
Calories Burned: 4,974

As I continue to learn more about cycling I’m realizing how in-depth this sport is. Knowledge, nutrition and patience is what it’s going to take me to excel. Most of the time a cyclist looks like your everyday joe shmoe until they get on a bike and ride for 4+ hours averaging 20+ mph!! It baffles me how they have gotten to this point and make it look effortless. It’s very inspiring! Through the knowledge and experience of some local cyclists I will start setting and breaking goals. For the time being I’m putting in hours whenever I can throughout the week.

Miles/Calories for last week:
Miles: 62.54
Calories: 3,141