Monthly Archives: January 2015

Check Out Zwift

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Matt Gholson

A Barn Door preview of an exciting new virtual riding software.

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Dirty Benton Cyclocross

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Matt Gholson

When I was in 3rd grade the Karate Kid movie along with many other martial arts films had all us kids jealous when a few lucky kids were enrolled in martial arts class.  I remember one kid saying, “I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Velo Magazine’s Gran Fondo Picks

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Matt Gholson

I’ll never be able to afford to do a Gran Fondo.

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It’s Gotta Be Da Shoes – Merrell Mykos Jet vs. Hiking Boot

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Matt Gholson

Since I began this most recent stint of running I’ve been almost completely focused on trail running.  The trails I’ve been running are either nice gravelly hard pack or rugged trenched out mud tracks.  I’ve been wearing hiking boots for … Continue reading →

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Amain Hobbies Order Swag

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Matt Gholson

I recently ordered some brake parts for the Beast of the East.  I needed cantilever brake straddle cables and yokes.  The little triangle things that hold the cable.  The cheapest I could find them was Amain.com who sold me a … Continue reading →

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Behind the Yellow Trail Running Club

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Matt Gholson

I’ve never liked running, it’s uncomfortable, it’s slow, and you never get a break.  A couple of years ago I was running almost every morning for a couple of miles and I would run trails every now and again, I … Continue reading →

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The Beast of the East is Back

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Matt Gholson

I let it be known awhile back that I was looking for a cheap and hopefully interesting 26 inch frame.  My pal Tom delievered in a big way with a 92 Cannondale M800 Beast of the East. First off lets … Continue reading →

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Old Bikes I Wish I Still Had – Rocket 88

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Matt Gholson

Welcome to a new feature here at the Barn Door, Old Bikes I Wish I Still Had.  See I have always had this deal where I like to buy stuff then sell it and buy other stuff.  Almost always I … Continue reading →

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2014… A Look Back

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Matt Gholson

Well here we are, it’s 2015.  In about 3 months my blog can celebrate it’s 5 year anniversary, that’s about 5 years longer then I thought it would last.  Lets start this look back on 2014 by checking out my … Continue reading →

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