POC Cortex Flow + Iris Flow
i got a new helmet and goggles…..
Wanting to add some color to my all-black mountain bike, I opted for a new saddle since it was one of the quickest and cheapest ways to accomplish my goal. There is nothing wrong with the Cannondale-branded one that came stock; it was comfortable and did its job. I just got bored with its appearance.
However, understanding that the saddle is one of the most important, if not the most important contact for a cyclist, I could not simply pick the first colorful thing that caught my eye. If it looked good but caused numbness down there or gave me a sore ass, I knew I would make excuses to not cycle. … Continue Reading
This past weekend, JC, PH, and I explored a new trail in the Westridge-Sullivan Canyon, near Brentwood. We spent a good 3 hours checking out the landscape, and concluded that this is the best spot so far. It is a good beginner route, in that the ascent was relatively flat, while offering some obstacles for our shocks to absorb.
Near the entrance, it was pretty serene.
Last week, while riding in Del Cerro Park, I bent my rear derailleur, which also broke my bicycle chain. I really don’t know how I did it. My best guess is that an errant rock mustve came into my path, since the derailleur was also rotated (in a not-so good way) on the derailleur hanger.
The damages came to light when I got to the bottom of the mountain. What is kind of funny is that I parked my car at the top of the mountain. The ride down was a glorious and speedy 20-minutes. The walk back up (in hard-soled bicycle shoes, no less) was a pretty grueling hour and half.
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On this Memorial Day holiday, I took the bike to check out the nearby trails in Rancho Palos Verdes. Specifically, I went to Del Cerro Park, which not only has great paths but is also known for its amazing ocean views.
At the entrance, there are signs warning people of the wild life.
PH, JC, and I rode our mountain bikes in the Angeles National Forest.
I switched out the standard Cannondale grips for these beauties by Ergon, a company that designs bike gear with ergonomics in mind. I actually picked these up from R.E.I. when I was casually walking the aisles. I was first drawn to the green packaging, but then hooked when I gripped the display. It felt great. I had to get them.
This particular model is the GC2-L (Large).
Well, not really an upgrade but an add-on to my bike. With summer hotness approaching, hydration will be very important.
Taking advantage of the Anniversary Sale at REI, I just picked up this cool-looking 2009 Cannondale F5 bike (15% off MSRP - exp 5/10/09).
