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May 12th, 2012

A Bicycle Runs Through It

Because I can. My bikes are my pets, I guess. They get to live in the living room, but they aren't allowed on the couch! I have to draw the line somewhere. I tinker, adjust, stare, clean, oil, rant, redesign, etc. They are sort of family members...thank god they don't talk or eat!


My custom bicycles, top, city single, bottom, Flicker

I just added my Flicker to my bike fleet. I'll talk more about the Flicker build in a later post, with build specs, kit and ride commentary...and some close-up photos.

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March 28th, 2012

This is another good run from Highlands, down the Platte, to the Bear Creek Trail cutoff, (right by Paul's Bike Shop), and back. A good afternoon ride, pretty flat, so work on your speed, efficiency and spin. 23.6 Miles

MAP IT --> Platte-BCT Out and Back 23.6 Miles



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March 26th, 2012

This is a good flat warm-down, fast or cruise ride. It is mostly flat. Cherry Creek trail is crowded on weekends, until you hop onto the Highline Canal trail. Then it gets very quiet.


MAP IT ---> Highlands-Highline Short Loop 35.2 miles


Photo on the 16th st Bridge, where many of my rides begin or pass by...

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March 17th, 2012

My New Frame Set

This is my new road frame set, built by Flicker Bicycle Company. The geometry is tight, with a slightly soft rear end, and very turney, short wheel base. It will be kitted with a mostly Campagnolo drive train, SRAM Red cranks, and a few other specialized parts that I like, or that are my sponsors....Velocity wheel set and of course a Brooks titanium B17 saddle.



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March 15th, 2012

Highlands to Platte Triangle

My son named this ride because of its shape on the map. This is a fairly flat, ride that is mostly on paved metro trails, and follows a river most of the way, until you leave the Platte, heading toward Highlands. This is one of my after work, evening rides. 

MAP IT ---> Highlands to Platte Triangle 18.3 miles



This is a very pretty trail in the Spring and Summer. It gets pretty industrial as you enter town from the north. I kind of like the trains and scenery along the trail though. There is a water treatment plant, and lots of industrial installations, but it is still pretty, and a nice ride. The Sand Creek trail heads to the East.

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February 24th, 2012

A Shopping Adventure

Shopping for a new bike seems like it would be a pure fun adventure, right?

You head out to one of your local bike shops and discover, not only are there a dizzying array of bicycle types, models, makers, materials, sizes and price points...there are even more advisors, opinions, attitudes, technical details, fit options, etc. It becomes a cacophony of information that can be daunting to anyone. Below are some of my ethics when shopping for new equipment-bicycle or otherwise.



It is easy to get caught up in the techno, marketing hype when shopping for a bike. Just remember some of these ideas when shopping, and you'll survive the experience with a smile, and surely a bike you love love love. Also read "read more...

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