Rode to work today. Yes, on my bike. That I fixed. By myself. I rode gingerly. Afraid to go over bumps, afraid to change gears. This morning I finally had that thank you meal with R – you know, the guy who was right about my keys returning once we cut off the lock, …OK, he…
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Since my inner tube exploded last week, I’ve been to three different stores to find a replacement tube and tire close enough to what I want. Most stores sell only slickers. That’s no good for the snow riding I plan to do. Tonight I came home equipped with one new mountain bike tire from MEC,…
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Yesterday, as I was leaving for work, not 20 yards from home I heard a big pop, and a huge shriek. The shriek was me. The pop was my rear tire exploding. My bike is now locked up outside my home with a flat. A truly sad sight. And scary. A slightly wounded bicycle always…
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