Monthly Archives: January 2016

Walmart PITCREW 500 CABLESET Review

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Matt Gholson

My local Wal-Mart’s bicycle accessory selection has grown in the last few years and occasionlly I see something there and think, hey that may actually work.  I’m usually wrong.  Take the cheap Zefal  floor pump that worked great for a … Continue reading →

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Who Called This Snow Ride?

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Matt Gholson

We went out for a snow ride today.  None of us were on fat bikes which are suppose to be good for snow.  Luke, who has owned a fat bike, said that it wouldn’t matter, unless someone has flattened the … Continue reading →

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Frozen on Bikes

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Matt Gholson

Sunday Drew, Eli and I got out for a trail ride in some pretty cold conditions.  I think the high for the day was in the upper 20s but there was wind and I’m sure it felt colder.  Drew and … Continue reading →

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Does Another Death Star Make Economic Sense Your Highness?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Matt Gholson

So I finally got around to watching the new Star Wars movie.  I suffered a short term case of multiple personality syndrome while I watched it.  My psyche split off into two separate consciousnesses.  One was a childlike being filled … Continue reading →

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A Frank Assesment of My Chances to Go Pro Next Season

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Matt Gholson

It’s not looking good. I’ve been riding my trainer and zwift alot lately which provides a virtual power number.  I think this number is accurate because it’s pretty close to the virtual power that Strava calculates on real rides.  According … Continue reading →

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Who Called This Mud Ride

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Matt Gholson

I went on a big group ride Sunday with several riders from Kentucky including a few of the fastest riders in the area.  We went to the Ruby which is one of more difficult areas of the Shawnee, and the … Continue reading →

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