Bike map from Map my ride
Had a long, windy, bike ride this morning. I averaged 11 miles per hour into a 15 mile per hour wind. Time to stretch it out and grab a bite before starting the next work session.
Category: Bicycle
Late night bike ride
Posted by Perrin Derrick On F j, Y
New Bicycle – Hardrock Sport
Posted by Perrin Derrick On F j, Y
Specialized Bikes – Hardrock Sport 2014
I stopped off and picked up a 2014 Specialized Hardrock sport on 29in rims yesterday. I found the folks at Concho Bike Shop very helpful. On my first day I put 18 miles on it. Day 2 brought another 16 road miles.
We are on a little vacation so I have time to read the little red manual that came with my bicycle.
I found a few nuggets to laugh at:
Standover height – “…and bounce vigorously on your heels. If your crotch touches the frams, the bike is too big for you.”
Riding Safety “Remember that a bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle….” & “Never ride your bicycle under the influence of alcohol or drugs”
Night Riding – Well this chapter ends up being about riding when the sun goes down and not about riding in a car with a cool computer personality.
If your bicycle sustains an impact “First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you can. Next, check your bike for damage” – Really folks? Are there people who love their bike more than themselves?
Enjoy the ride – Derrick Perrin
Ride of a lifetime – Bycicle
Posted by Perrin Derrick On F j, Y
I had a unique idea pop into my head after watching a bike documentary about riders tackling the great divide.
Corpus Christi to Valentine, TX. 571 miles on a bike.
I’m kicking around the concept of riding my bicycle from Corpus Christi to my land outside of Valentine, TX. The basic numbers make it a 7 day ride to get there. 2 days will be spent Lying dead on my property and then 7 days back.
wow, now that I have written that down and read it a few times it sounds crazy. My wife has been in support of this concept and said she will ride as my support team. I love her but think I could never repay her for the sacrifice.
So there you have it the basic idea of a bike-packing trip. For better or worse I still think it would be a great trip. America ByCycle is a resource that has been entertaining and informative. I would suggest you check them out.
-Derrick
Stolen Bicycle – Specialized Hardrock Comp
Posted by Perrin Derrick On F j, Y
After cleaning out my garage I left my 2005 HARDROCK COMP DISC bicycle next to my front door. I bought this bike from the Pedal bicycle shop in Corpus Christi on 09/30/2005. Someone took it from my property and I was crushed. That was my first new bike since I was in middle-school and I really liked it. When I worked in downtown Corpus Christi I would keep it at my office and ride around during breaks.
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My bike in its rack, downtown Corpus Christi
It was this color and configuration.
A tall person can ride a short bike but a short person could not fit on this tall bike. I’m sure the thief just saw something bright and shiny and made it their own. I would like that thief to bring my bike back to me.
Here is another image of the style of bike.
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