I Miss My Cycling Club

This is a piece I wrote for my cycling club…The Narragansett Bay Wheelmen (NBW)   The 2019-2020 winter season was pretty mild.  How mild?  My snowblower never came out of the shed.  Not once.  And more importantly, I was able to get in way more NBW winter rides than I usually do.  I remember thinking…

When is it immoral to buy bike parts online?

Many years ago, a friend of mine moved half way across the country, and because it involved a long drive, he wanted to have a CB radio in his truck (this was back when almost no one had a cell phone).  He bought the CB radio from Wal-Mart because they had a “no questions asked”…

Fat bike vs. skinny bike.  Do I need both?

My first impression of a fat bike 2013 was the first time I saw a fat bike.  I believe it was the Surly brand, but don’t quote me on that.  They looked like tanks, but really cool tanks mind you.  They seemed ideal for riding in what I consider the worst conditions for cyclists, snow.…

If you hate your workout you will not stay fit for life

Intro Cycling has been a passion of mine since 1993.  Cycling has been my path to becoming a fit person.  Cycling is the best sport in the world!  Cycling will keep you very fit for life too…unless…well…you don’t like cycling, but that’s okay.  Don’t look for the “ideal” workout or sport.  Don’t go on a…

Why every dental hygienist needs a bicycle!

This week’s podcast is little different because it’s not focused on dental hygiene, at least not directly.  Today, we focus on cycling.  Why?  I guess it’s just an excuse to talk about cycling : ). Participants – Jen Kirkham, RDH – Lewis Meyers, Sales and Marketing Manager at American Eagle Instruments, Inc. – Mark Frias,…