Monthly Archives: January 2013

Big Time at the Swap Meet

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Matt Gholson

It was a big weekend in barn door land.  It started with a mountain bike ride from a secret location we call Dog Pen. The post where this ride was generated can be read here, its pretty funny to see … Continue reading →

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Ergon Grips

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Matt Gholson

(ed. note:  Flippant opinion pieces don’t pay the bills, need to write some reviews.) I snagged some Ergon grips from my buddy Mark a couple of months ago and I’ve drank the kool-aid, they rule.  It seems Ergon makes countless models … Continue reading →

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A Real American Hero

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Thanks to Mike who sends me interesting links I read this piece by Mike Magnuson about Greg LeMond.  Magnuson was a cyclist and English professor in Southern Illinois for awhile but has moved on to greener pastures after writing the book … Continue reading →

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Lake Boot Repair, Magic Healing Water, Gates Belt Drive

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Matt Gholson

These Lake winter boots are some of the best footware I’ve ever owned, They are about 8 or 9 years old and have seen way too many winters of riding.  Last year the heel cup ripped and sole separated from the … Continue reading →

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Mystery Shrooms

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Matt Gholson

So I went out in the cold to ride some trails today.  At first I was like, SWEET WINTER FREEZE.  As you can imagine winter freeze are the trail conditions that result when ground freezes up hard, very fast riding. … Continue reading →

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Return of the Snake – Spring 2013

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Have you ever wondered what happens to snakes in the winter?  They buy scooters and ride to Florida, but sometimes they slither down into their holes and ride trainers until the walls of their home are soaked in sweat.  The … Continue reading →

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Riding Til’ it Hurts

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Matt Gholson

I made no resolutions or goals for the year, just figure I’ll ride until it hurts. Hiking in the snow on Tuesday, did some sufferfest videos on the trainer Wednesday and Thursday, repeats on Williams Hill Friday, 18 miles on … Continue reading →

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Sweet New Rubber!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Thanks to Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa I’ve got all I need for next season’s riding.  2 new Continental Grand Prix 23s, tubes, and a KMC X10 chain.  The CAAD 9 will be running like a top with … Continue reading →

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