Tag Archives: cycling

Bumping along on the mountain bike

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday turned warm and I was all set to go out on the Venge when I realized something had snapped a spoke in my rear wheel. Probably the wheel got knocked or caught on a bike pump, but whatever the … Continue reading →

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The graphic truth of strength training

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

The past couple weeks at the gym I got a bit more serious about lifting. The effects on my running were immediate. There was more snap in my stride and less feeling that I was on unstable. I literally felt … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in bridges?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  Last night following a busy Christmas Day in which we celebrated at three different homes, my mind went to work when the head hit the pillow.   The dreams that came about were all about what it means to have … Continue reading →

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The cycling gift that keeps on giving

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Last year in December I started the research process to identify the right kind of bike to replace my Felt 4C, which had succumbed to a combination of my own fatigue and stupidity. I had gotten home from a cold … Continue reading →

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Riding for Peter Pumpkinhead

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

As I was riding out of town on the 15th of November, bathed in late afternoon sunshine and only slightly chilled by temps near sixty degrees, a feeling of gratitude swept over my soul. The ride was smooth even if … Continue reading →

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Packing it up but not packing it in

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Yesterday the moving truck arrived at my home to haul the large furniture items from my house of 20 years to our new place. We’ve already moved two households of boxed goods. My process began two months ago, clearing out … Continue reading →

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Think purple for Pat Hill today

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

For all its Big Box glory and global commerce, America still tries to support its local treasures. One of those local treasures sits in the little town of Kaneville, 45 miles west of Chicago. As a farming town for more … Continue reading →

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Please remember to flush, unless you can’t

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

  Those of us who run, ride and swim get to have our fair share of encounters with interesting bathroom options. At races the proverbial Porta Pottie landscape can range from wonderful… to wondering if you’re going to catch an … Continue reading →

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Mortal fears and changing gears

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

One of the problems never solved on my former road bike, the Felt 4C, was a difficulty in getting the chain to move from the small ring to the big ring. The derailleur was Dura-Ace and the setup was quality … Continue reading →

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Riding into the sunset

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Christopher Cudworth

Summer does not feel complete unless a cyclist ends at least one ride with the sun setting with  light fading and the mystery of dusk settling all around. Which is why last night’s right with Sue was special. She traveled … Continue reading →

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