Tag Archives: Cycling

How far and how fast?

Posted on 2006-04-10 by frank

As if publicly stating my mileage goal for the year is 3000 miles, or roughly double what I managed to ride last year, isn’t incentive enough, I didn’t last a full week of group rides without exclaiming, with several people … Continue reading →

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Tuesday/Thursday rides start tonight; what will be in my water bottle?

Posted on 2006-04-04 by frank

I wish I could remember when the last weekday evening ride was last year, but I can’t so I’m going to assume it was in September. If it works that way this year, I should have a good six months … Continue reading →

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GPS as Bicycle Computer

Posted on 2006-03-18 by frank

This morning I went on my first ride with the Garmin Edge 305. It collects cadence, speed, heart rate, and position, and saves them for upload and analysis on the computer after you’re done exercising. So far I’m pleased with … Continue reading →

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GPS Killer App

Posted on 2006-03-13 by frank

I love maps, I work with GIS-like applications nearly every day, and I’ve always been fascinated by GPS, but never quite enough to spend the money to buy one. This weekend I got an email from one of the Sunday … Continue reading →

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Did I say “moderate effort?”

Posted on 2006-03-12 by frank

Well my very logical explanation of keeping my efforts moderate early in the season didn’t survive my first real group ride of the year. Last year it was sometimes a frustrating exercise to get a group together for a ride, … Continue reading →

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