Tag Archives: bicycle

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world’s first bionic man.

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Joel

I’ve been ridding about 100 miles a week now, and my existing gear has been showing wear and tear. I looked back at old posts, and wow, was I surprised. I bought this stuff 9 years ago! My Bell Solar … Continue reading →

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We bought Lily a new bike for her birthday

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Joel

Lily has been riding a 20″ bicycle for a few years now. Late last year, I noticed that she was either looking really big, or the bicycle was looking awfully small. At the time, we agreed that she needs a … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s 3rd bicycle

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Joel

Last year, I noticed that Josh’s 2nd bicycle (last purchased back in April 2013) was looking long in the tooth for him. We bought it when he was only eight years old, and now it looked way too small on … Continue reading →

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It isn’t easy to find a good bike rack

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Joel

Way back when, maybe 10 years ago, I bought a cheap but easy Allen bike rack that mounted to the trunk of my old Honda Accord. I didn’t have to research it — it fit in trunk of basically any … Continue reading →

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Josh’s first charity ride: The Brake the Hunger Cycle Tour

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Joel

As a parent, you hope every day that you’re doing the best you can to help them develop into healthy individuals, to be smart enough to handle life’s curves, and to teach your kids your values. My wife and I … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s 2nd bicycle

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Joel

It’s served him for three years, but Joshua’s first bike is now obsolete. We bought it April 4 2010, and I thought it would last him another year, but alas, he’s too big. How big? It looked a little low … Continue reading →

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Lily’s first bicycle

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Joel

For months, we promised Lily that we would buy her bicycle of her own. For a year, she’s been attempting to get around and keep up with Josh by pedaling away on his old Batman big wheel, but she could … Continue reading →

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New cycling upgrades bring the hotness

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Joel

24 days to go until the MS Ride, and I haven’t even been on one training ride. My training has primarily been around strength-training and cardio at the gym. At least I’m regular about it. This weekend, there’s an initial … Continue reading →

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Joshua has a new bicycle

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Joel

It’s the beginning of a new era. My wife and I were discussing whether we should get Joshua…… a real bicycle. We want him to get out more, enjoy the fresh air, and work on his motor coordination. He’s a … Continue reading →

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