Monthly Archives: March 2011

YMCA Morning Treadmill Jog: 5X5 Minutes (6 mph)

YMCA Morning Treadmill Jog: 5X5 Minutes (6 mph) Yesterday I had a nice bike ride. I was able to get into the groove, and I was able to stretch my legs and heels out. I had become a little concerned … Continue reading

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Paceline Etiquette – An Article Posted on the PFW Site

Paceline Etiquette – An Article Posted on the PFW Site The Princeton Freewheelers have an article devoted to paceline riding. It looked OK to me. I didn’t like the concept that the ride leader has to actually “lead” the paceline. … Continue reading

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Paceline Riding – Don’t Just Focus on the Wheel in Front of You

Paceline Riding – Don’t Just Focus on the Wheel in Front of You I know, it is very easy to go for a group bike ride, sit in a paceline, and just focus on staying close to the rear wheel … Continue reading

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Wednesday Afternoon Ride Alone: 41.5 miles

Wednesday Afternoon Ride Alone: 41.5 miles March is almost done, and I hadn’t gone for a bike ride for some time now. The temp outside was 51 degrees and it was somewhat sunny. There was a wind, but it was … Continue reading

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Paceline Basics – Do it Right and Everyone Benefits

Paceline Basics – Do it Right and Everyone Benefits It’s really not too difficult to do. It’s very straightforward. All you have to do is line up single file one cyclist after another and maintain the same pace as the … Continue reading

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It Seems that Bike Riding has Become Very Political in NYC

It Seems that Bike Riding has Become Very Political in NYC New York City is such a mess. It is expensive to commute to. It is expensive to get around in. Its taxes are high. Its rent rates are high. … Continue reading

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Paceline Riding in Small and Large Cycling Groups

Paceline Riding in Small and Large Cycling Groups The more I think about the group rides I have gone on over the years, the more I come to realize that the secret to success of the successful rides was the … Continue reading

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Cue Sheet PCP. Princeton Loop in Mid April 41.85 miles

Cue Sheet PCP. Princeton Loop in Mid April 41.85 miles >> CLICK HERE to see map of this Cue Sheet >> No big climbs. >> Starts at Community Park North (Mountain Lakes Preserve) in Princeton, NJ >> EXPLANATION of the … Continue reading

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Cue Sheet PCP. Princeton Loop in Early April 45.16 miles

Cue Sheet PCP. Princeton Loop in Early April 45.16 miles >> CLICK HERE to see map of this Cue Sheet >> 1 big climb at about mile 42.8 >> Starts at Community Park North (Mountain Lakes Preserve) in Princeton, NJ … Continue reading

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YMCA Morning Treadmill Jog: 5X5 Minutes (6 mph)

YMCA Morning Treadmill Jog: 5X5 Minutes (6 mph) This morning I got up and was hoping to go for a nice long bike ride preferably in a group. Unfortunately the weather was cold – in the 20s. So I opted … Continue reading

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