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I agree! You are spot on!

When you say you are only 19 years out from 80 ----- OUCH! I'm only 22 years out from 80. Hopefully I will be riding a lot more then. I should be retired with lots of time on my hands!

Pretty much every activity in life has a potential element of danger. Even a flu shot could result in a disaster! But you can exponentially reduce your risks by riding defensively and picking routes with minimum traffic. I recommend you consider a rear view mirror. OK -- they are not...

For decades I rode to improve. This year (and perhaps all future years) I am riding to have fun. These are some of my favorite "differences" between training and joy riding. I no longer get into an aero position when riding down hills. In fact, I sit upright and allow the wind to blow...

thanks --- There is an Aldi's near my home which I frequent on occasion. I will keep my eyes open for cycling gear.

Jeff -- just a note to let you know, that I am also from Central, PA (Newville - about 30 miles south of Harrisburg). I was an avid rider for many years, then quit for about 7 and restarted three years ago.

I understand why shorts are expensive; they have padding and are manufactured to be extra durable. But, I can't figure out why jerseys cost so much? Aren't they basically polyester? I recently saw a lightweight wool jersey somewhere on the internet for about $25. Would wool provide similar...

Thanks bikeman. Makes sense. The next time I hot wax my chain and clean my rear cassette, I will definitely lubricate the cassette cogs individually using a Teflon lubricant. Right, now I am not doing any thing to the cassette -- just hot waxing the chain.

I am from a tiny, rural town in PA, USA called Newville. It is close to the center of the state, about 30 miles south of Harrisburg (nearest large city). Newville and the surrounding areas are heavily populated with Amish and Mennonites, so seeing folks on bikes is very common. For the past...

For years, I used to use a commercial wax infused with teflon. It was sold in tins (similar to double size can of tuna). You would melt this wax over a double boiler and then soak your cleaned chain into the melted wax. It worked great. I have not seen that wax for sale for quite a few years...