DirtBum Posts

March 5, 2011

On an early-March day that featured 65°F temperatures (even if it was accompanied by a strong wind), I had to get out. I only rode about 26 miles, but they were good ones. But I’m ready for green grass and leaves on trees.

February 26, 2011

Here are a few pictures from late January and February. As much as I enjoy riding in the snow, I’m definitely looking forward to more pleasant bicycling conditions.

January 20, 2011

Hope you’re not getting tired of seeing snow-biking pictures, because we just got another 6 inches of white stuff dumped on us, so it’ll be around for awhile.

January 15, 2011

Took a ride to the now-familiar trails on the northwest side of Hillsdale Lake, hoping to get a bit more snow riding in while I had the chance.

January 15, 2011
January 10, 2011

I’ve been waiting for this day for months: first snow! Conditions for snow-biking were just about perfect, and I didn’t miss my chance to get in a few miles of biking in the midst of a snowstorm.

January 9, 2011

I’ve now ridden over 25,000 miles as an adult cyclist (since 2004), which is just slightly more than the circumference of the earth. I’m ready for my next go-around!

January 6, 2011

My goal for 2010 was 5200 miles, which is an average of 100 miles per week. I reached that in November, and ultimately ended the year at 5600 miles.

December 31, 2010

Lots of riding this fall, but very few “big” rides to write about. Quite a few “utility” miles, not quite as many “recreational” miles. Still, I took the time to capture a few moments.

September 25, 2010

For fun, I decided to refurb an old bike from my parent’s farm, a single-speed coaster-brake Western Flyer that I’d worked on and ridden when I was a teenager. The project turned out to take a little more time and effort than I’d hoped, but I like the result!