Tag Archives: cycling

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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The 2019 cycling season has officially begun. Find your cycling buddy!

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Joel

I had a practice solo ride about two weeks ago on a lovely 70 degree Friday after work. It was the first nice day in months after months of cold weather. When you see an opportunity, I say take it. … Continue reading →

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I’ve been biking with bunch of guys from town

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Joel

This fall, I got hooked up with a bunch of guys in town who go biking around the area on Sunday mornings. I ended up riding 3 rides in total with them (9/17, 10/1, and 10/15), until the weather got … Continue reading →

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A 30 mile Saturday afternoon bike ride 

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Joel

Not bad. Not bad at all. And it was fun too.

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Sunday morning bike ride

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Joel

I went biking with a neighbor early Sunday morning. I was able to keep up with him. Mostly.

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Last Sunday I rode 30+ miles and it was fun again

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Joel

Years earlier I used to ride 25 mile rides pretty regularly, and I used to ride 50 mile ones at least once a month. But that seems like a long time ago. These past few years, I consider myself lucky … Continue reading →

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Testing out my new Polar H10 heart rate monitor & chest strap

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Joel

I mentioned previously that my wife bought me a new Polar H10 heart rate sensor and chest strap for my birthday. I’ve gotten used to chest strap heart rate sensors over the past 3 years. While I’m sure wristbands are more portable … Continue reading →

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Biking the hills of Morris county with my old friend Chris

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Joel

My old childhood friend Chris and I decided to “walk the walk” and actually go biking together. Chris lives in northern NJ and found a nice route starting in Morristown and winding through the hills. I’ve biked Morris county at … Continue reading →

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I’m buying a new road bike — the Bianchi Intenso 105

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Joel

It’s been almost 14 years now with my trusty Fuij aluminum road bike by my side, mile after mile, hill after bloody hill. I bought my Fuji Finest-Al back in 2002 from my then local bike shop in Bloomfield, NJ. It … Continue reading →

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A full Sunday for the Ipes — cycling, birthday parties, attending a wine festival, and dinner in town with friends

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Joel

Last Sunday, there was some big event at Working Dog Winery in our town. In the morning was the 8th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k Race, starting/ending at the Winery. In the late morning, they hosted the Chesterfest Wine Festival, … Continue reading →

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