We really are riding this November, but mostly with Portland Velo or some short rides on our own. Yesterday we rode with Velo and I got a flat (rear tire) 4 miles out. Bummer. I sent everyone on ahead. Why does changing a tire with an audience seem much harder? Anyway, we rode about 40 miles out in the Forest Grove area, a little rain, some sun and A LOT of gravel laid down from last weeks storm. Craig got his bike out of the truck last night and his rear tire was flat with a through and through slit. Today we both had to replace our back brake pads. We're trying all weather brake pads, salmon for wet conditions, made by
Kool Stop. Winter riding is hard on the bike. My cassette is a mess. I need a new one anyway - a 11/27 would be a nice change from my 11/25. The following pictures are on Stringtown Road off Highway 47.
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| Allan |
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| VA |
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| Craig |
Once again Wes from Australia has sent me a link to a good article about
Optimizing Tire Pressure For Your Weight. Interesting enough, it comes via
Seattle's Bicycle Quarterly. Check out the magazine and their blog. Another great resource. Thanks Wes.
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| Today at Washington Park |
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