Monthly Archives: December 2013

Alfine Internal Gear Hub is All Fine On a Mountain Bike

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Too many of my mountain bike rides this later summer and fall ended with frustration and a walk.  I had lots of tire issues, but those are almost always fixable, the real problem was broken drive trains.  Our trails are … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Post

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Some photos from the yule tide season thus far.

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Cyclocross in the Park, or fighting SAD

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Matt Gholson

A coworker  just brought in a huge light panel for his office, its as if he’s a lizard and needs to bask in light.  He said it  was to help with SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder.  I’m like, wow, I … Continue reading →

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Pearl Izumi Elite Softshell Gloves Review

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Matt Gholson

On our recent gravel ginder the temperature was around 35 degrees Fahrenheit, cold but not terribly cold.  I wore my Trek winter gloves which are big massive thick gloves, no make that gauntlets that I found for 2 bucks at … Continue reading →

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Dirty South Metropolis 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Earlier this week I mentioned to my wife that I would be riding Saturday on a gravel road, “Dirty South” ride.  She just looked at me and shook her head.  The ride teetered on the brink of being called off … Continue reading →

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Gates Belt Fail

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Matt Gholson

Last year my Eli, Joe, Drew and I took a trip to Elijay for some fantastic mountain biking at Mulberry Gap.  While there we checked out Cartecay Bikes where the crew became enamored with Belt Drive Bikes.  Gates makes a … Continue reading →

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Snow, snow, and More Snow

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Matt Gholson

We got our first snow of the year, and it’s been pretty massive.  I’m sure those from the North wouldn’t think much of the 9 inches of snow we got today, but for us it was kind of a big … Continue reading →

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