ha! as if we didn't know … so, who's up for a ride?

from Men's Health: "Mountain biking uses tons of energy and tons of muscles and takes a ton of balls, and you aren't even aware of what it's doing for your body. A 180-pound guy mountain-biking for an hour will burn almost 700 calories. Bring the mountain to you: Mountain biking has a fitness payoff even when you have no mountain handy. Hit the flat road. Riding a mountain bike takes about a third more effort than riding a road bike, largely because of the increased rolling resistance from the fatter tires and the increased weight of the bike. So if your time is limited and you have a choice of bikes, it's always better to choose the mountain bike, even if you'll be riding it on the road. Riding 12 miles on fat tires is the equivalent of doing 15 on skinny."

ahh … my favorite bike shop is now online millburnbikeshop.com … nice site pat!

well, this year i finally rigged my camera bag so that i could easily get to the cam while i was riding, because everyone who has ever ridden with me knows how much i like to stop :-)   however, the downside is that none of the pictures are of me … (well, that was a bit by design!)   anyway, here are the pictures i took during Bike New York 2001

Bike New York is this Sunday (May 6th 2001)!   (note: you still can register at the event)   However, based on our past experience I put together the following list of things to remember.
before the ride:

• tune your bike at least three days before the ride
• put on slicks (if you're riding a mt. bike)
• check and adjust your break pads (get new ones if they seem flat)
• check your spokes and rims for any loose spokes or rubbing
• check all bolts and cables
• oil your drive train
• hydrate: drink plenty of water a few days before the ride
• if you rent a bike, test it out at least a day before the ride

bring the following items with you:

• bike tools: an extra tube, pump, patch kit, Allen and spoke wrenches, chain braker, tire irons
• plenty of water (i'll have my camelbak and two water bottles filled with a sports drink)
• a few sports bars (~4 per person)
• a camera (and take pictures this time ;)
• extra shirt and socks
• rain gear
• id and a money
• cell phone
• sunscreen

I wish I knew about this when I broke my collarbone! Duke Orthopedic Surgeon Develops Surgical Approach For Broken Collarbones 

"Within two weeks of surgery, he was out surfing, and eight weeks later, he placed second in an international judo competition."

I was off my bike for months! [thanks brian]

Tonight I'm going for my first night ride of the spring! I can't wait! Lights are charging, bike is tuned … I just have to fight traffic to get home.

I created an Onclave for this year's Bike New York

"On May 6, … enjoy the awesome experience of riding 42 miles on traffic free streets through the five boroughs of New York City."

It's the best way to see NYC! Register online

awesome! open the trails … "Bureau of Land Management chose not to group mountain bikes with motorized vehicles in a controversial management plan known as the National Off-Highway Vehicle Strategy" [more here]

101 Reasons why Mountain Biking is better than Snowboarding … my favorite, "Helmet hair is a status symbol."