Monthly Archives: August 2012

Premium Rush Review

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Matt Gholson

Do you crave nonstop bike action!  Then “Premium Rush” is the late summer flick for you.  If you’ve ever seen the classic Kevin Bacon bike messenger movie “Quicksilver” you’ll know the basic premise of Premium Rush.  Talented law student Willey (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) … Continue reading →

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LANCE! and A Big Time at Frank’s Tract

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Matt Gholson

I feel almost obligated to say something about Lance, I mean this is a cycling blog and Lance is like the only cyclist that most people know. I remember a family picnic back in like 2006 or something when Lance … Continue reading →

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US Pro Challenge is great racing

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Matt Gholson

I’m proud that Cycling is a world sport, I think its awesome that we’ve got riders from South Africa, Russia, Ireland, Columbia, Japan, all competeting against eachother, but I’ll readily admit I’m biased when I watch racing, I want to … Continue reading →

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Kiwanis Fun Day Ride 2012

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Matt Gholson

I’m beginning to notice a trend, when I go to a organized ride and get in a fast group  something breaks.  Usually a spoke, though it could be a flat tire, or it could even be two flat tires. For … Continue reading →

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Turkish Post and Inline Skating Blisters

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Matt Gholson

A double post today, exciting eh? My doorbell rang.  I answered it.  The postwoman had package I needed to sign for.  It was a tube just about the right size to put a stick of dynomite in.  I scratched my … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle, Mountain Bike Saddle

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Matt Gholson

So I got together with the East Side Gang for a mountain bike Ride at Dutchman Lake.  This is virgin mountain bike territory for us so we rode several loops exploring new trails.  We took the Masserati to the trails … Continue reading →

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Inline Skate Fail

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Matt Gholson

Five days ago I was on this ride and someone who I consider extremely wise started talking about inline skating for cross training.  If just some random person started talking about inline skating it would have went in one ear and out the other, but with … Continue reading →

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And Now Here’s Something We Hope You’ll Really Like

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Matt Gholson
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