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The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 2006
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Well, here I dive into the world of blogging. Actually, I should say "ride" into, because this blog will be about cycling and me. I've joined a cycling group at the tail end of 2005 and I look forward to a year of riding with that group. I will also blog about my neighborhood rides and bicycle repair, and my restoration projects on unwanted discarded bicycles as well. Here is a picture from the cycling group's January 8th ride...
I'm the one on the left with the tires that glow. Those are Bell tires on my old green utility bike. You can get them with refletor strips embedded for about 9 bucks a tire. I ride my green Sears Free Spirit Greenbriar on that ride because most of the riders ride vintage bicycles and cruisers. My bike dates to somewhere in the early 80's. anyway, I'm looking forward to tomorrow night's ride. Stay tuned for my next installment....
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
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At last the brain of this forum has started puttin up a Blog of his own...now i can make a habit of followin how this person comes to be strong and at peace all the time no matter how sufferings he had been through.....nobody else but REEBOPYYY!! 
Welcome to the bloggin world .... no matter whatsoever..whatever...its all yourssss inside ure heart and thoughts.... bang it!!!
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
« Reply #3 on: Jan 16th, 2006, 7:25am » |
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 Thanks for the wonderful welcome! Yup, I'm blogging! Well, Geeksters.org is one HUGE blog I guess, and I hope you enjoy reading about cycling.
Tonight's ride was in a word, quiet. I guess I was expecting too much with the Dallas Morning News doing a story on the group. I did get interviewed though by the reporter. Maybe I'll make the story, maybe I won't, but I was the only rider that drove from outside of the Dallas city limits. There were about 40-45 people on the ride tonight with several new members and a few regulars missing.
The ride started from the usual spot Uptown and proceeded about 2 miles to the lower Greenville Ave. area to a bar called The Blue Goose. We stayed there for about 20 minutes and after a Shiner Bock, we proceeded back into uptown. The night was cool, cloudy and there was a bit of wind from the Northwest. We got lots of honks and waves and there seemed more people out and about, probably because tomorrow is a national holiday.
My highlight of the night though was my new bike bell. I paid 10 dollars for it and it was direct from mainland China. It is exactly what someone in China would pay for and put on their bike; not a knockoff or flimsy imitation. I felt that my bike needed one more accessory, and the bike bell filled that need. It does look great by my right brake lever and sports a shiny round exterior. Several of the other riders have bells and you could hear bells during the entire ride.
Tonight's ride seemed short, maybe because of all the people. No wipe outs that I could see and everyone had a good time. The pizza was great again as well and I think I found my favorite in the black olive / feta cheese thin crust. I don't know if I made it into any pictures, but we'll see. If you want to see pictures that are taken during the ride, check out this site:
http://www.uptowncycles.com/mo_pics.htm
You will find lots of smiling people and some facinating old bikes as well.
Tomorrow, I may go and pick up Keen for some Indian buffet and a ride into River Legacy Park in Arlington. Until then, happy riding!
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
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on Jan 16th, 2006, 7:25am, ReeBop wrote: Thanks for the wonderful welcome! Yup, I'm blogging! Well, Geeksters.org is one HUGE blog I guess, and I hope you enjoy reading about cycling.
Tonight's ride was in a word, quiet. I guess I was expecting too much with the Dallas Morning News doing a story on the group. I did get interviewed though by the reporter. Maybe I'll make the story, maybe I won't, but I was the only rider that drove from outside of the Dallas city limits. There were about 40-45 people on the ride tonight with several new members and a few regulars missing.
The ride started from the usual spot Uptown and proceeded about 2 miles to the lower Greenville Ave. area to a bar called The Blue Goose. We stayed there for about 20 minutes and after a Shiner Bock, we proceeded back into uptown. The night was cool, cloudy and there was a bit of wind from the Northwest. We got lots of honks and waves and there seemed more people out and about, probably because tomorrow is a national holiday.
My highlight of the night though was my new bike bell. I paid 10 dollars for it and it was direct from mainland China. It is exactly what someone in China would pay for and put on their bike; not a knockoff or flimsy imitation. I felt that my bike needed one more accessory, and the bike bell filled that need. It does look great by my right brake lever and sports a shiny round exterior. Several of the other riders have bells and you could hear bells during the entire ride.
Tonight's ride seemed short, maybe because of all the people. No wipe outs that I could see and everyone had a good time. The pizza was great again as well and I think I found my favorite in the black olive / feta cheese thin crust. I don't know if I made it into any pictures, but we'll see. If you want to see pictures that are taken during the ride, check out this site:
http://www.uptowncycles.com/mo_pics.htm
You will find lots of smiling people and some facinating old bikes as well.
Tomorrow, I may go and pick up Keen for some Indian buffet and a ride into River Legacy Park in Arlington. Until then, happy riding! |
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Sounds interesting reebopyyy we`re lookin forward for ure next bikecapades regards to keen plzz ty
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
« Reply #5 on: Jan 16th, 2006, 8:39am » |
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Dang, Ree...all I see are the glowing tires! Maybe next time we can see a full picture of you and your bike? Would like to see how you look like riding that bike? Hehehehe! Welcome to the blogging world though. About time too!
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
« Reply #6 on: Jan 16th, 2006, 10:34am » |
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Hey Mr. Admin.... welcome to the blogging... finally!
Wow biking thats cool... haven't been on one since  I can't remember lol!
Hey I notice a nice looking chick there on the first pic you poster Girlfriend? Sorry just beeing sneaky! lol
Edith is right, post a pic of you on the bike
Good luck and have fun!
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
« Reply #7 on: Jan 17th, 2006, 7:09am » |
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Thank you all for your responses to my new blog!
Today's late afternoon ride was with Keen at River Legacy Park in Arlington. The clouds were rather menacing and we did feel some sprinkles but it was a relaxing ride. Several people were riding out there as well with a strong north wind indicating a cooler day for tomorrow. It was a rather uneventful 8 mile ride. I took out my old green bike again because it is a slower bike than my blue road bike.
Before the ride though, Keen and I went searching for a set of tire inserts. The top brand of those are Mr. Tuffy's. I have a set of Mr. Tuffy's in the blue bike and my old green bike. I suggested them to Keen as well as I think he will be running into trouble doing any road riding. The store we went to, Sports Authority had the Slime brand of strips, but only in BMX (20 inch) size. The thing that had me puzzled though is the absence of most anything useful for bicycles in that store. They sell bikes...lots of them. However, they have no tires, high priced Bell innertubes that you can buy at the Wal-Mart for much cheaper, and lots of empty pegs. Why this store even bothers with sporting goods is the question. They did though stock a lot of clothes and weird stuff like poker equipment. Time for a e-mail to their site and tell them what I thought of my shopping experience.
I will be riding again on Wednesday night on a special ride with my Sunday night group. See you then!
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
« Reply #8 on: Jan 17th, 2006, 8:14am » |
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This picture is from last Thursday night's special ride with the Sunday night group. I'm on the left, riding my blue road bike.
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Re: The Wandering Pedaller - My Cycling Journal 20
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Here I am caught with my eyes closed waiting for pizza with the Sunday night group.
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