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Bike Maintenance 101

September 3, 2010 by Average Joe Cyclist

So Maggie and I signed up for Bike Maintenance 101. For just $55 each, we were promised a full day of hands-on tuition for the seriously challenged. At the very least, I was confident I would know how to pump up a tire by the end of the day. When it comes to technology, my ambitions are nothing if not modest. That Saturday dawned bright and heat-wavish, and Maggie begged and … [Read more...]

Flat out on Vancouver Island

August 31, 2010 by Average Joe Cyclist

OK, it’s confession time. After more decades of biking than I care to admit to, I was defeated on a recent tour on Vancouver Island by a simple flat tire. Not only that, but I caused the flat. Not only that, but I caused the flat when I ineffectually tried to pump the tire up. My Partner-in-Ignorance, aka Maggie, has been steadfastly refusing to waste any weekend time on bike … [Read more...]

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