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Well, this year’s expo was as good as it ever is. I rode in on Saturday (did the valet parking of course), and wandered around for a couple of hours. I was intending to listen to Joe Friel at 12:45, but it turned out he was on at 1:45, so I had […]

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Here’s a few things I came across this week worth a mention.
Welcome to Warm Showers
“Welcome to the Internet Warm Showers List. The Warm Showers List is a list of Internet cyclists who have offered their hospitality towards touring cyclists. The extent of the hospitality depends on the host and may range from simply a spot […]

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Another cool DIY project for making your own 11W light (with a 3hr burntime)

Perfect for in the city when you need to be seen. A car driver sees you coming and they can’t figure out if your a motorcycle or scooter..or a car with a headlight out.
The battery pack is still gonna run you […]

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If you haven’t tried the indoor time trials that CycleU offers, you should really consider giving it a shot.
It is actually quite fun. Well, let me rephrase that a bit. You’re gonna be hitting it hard, but it is fun. Basically they have seven computrainers setup and networked together […]

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“A simple and inexpensive bike repair stand for the bench-top.  It’s not quite as sturdy as the commercial floor-standing models but it works really well and you can spend the money you save on that Campy derailleur set you’ve always wanted.”
Complete instructions
If you like that, be sure to check out the PVC bike stand

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You’ll just have to read this to get the full impact, however:
“Every morning, I pedal to generate electricity. The Pedal Generator charges batteries, that run an inverter, that produces 110v AC, that powers LED lights, the monitor on my computer, and many other small battery-powered things. It is the most inspiring workout you can imagine.”
David […]

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EBykr has a great historical post of Mavic.

Mavic had developed what was called a Duralumin dished rim using eyelets to distribute the stress of spokes on both the upper and lower walls of the rim. It was a new concept that was both lighter and stronger than typical steel rims, but a mere two hours […]

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A recent post from the .83 forum:

This is where I always get lost.
The yuppies on $6K bikes with carbon rims, the old dude that rides a recumbent tricked out with a fairing that does no good at the 8 mph he is rolling around at, the super-squid that runs around in an ass-ton of […]

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I tried my other line of defense yesterday (for the cold fingers), that being double gloving it. Didn’t really work.
Another item in the christmas stocking was a few of the Heat Treat Warmers. So I figured I’d try that out, mainly out of curiousity since it may keep my palm warm but […]

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Continuing on with the safety meme, here are a couple of additional resources.

Wearing a helmet will do absolutely nothing to prevent you from getting hit by a car! Sure, helmets might help you if you get hit, and it’s a good idea to wear one, but your #1 goal should be to avoid getting hit […]

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