Tag: flat tire

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New tires for my bike

After a painful couple of months with flat tires, I finally decided to get some better tires. I decided on some Continental Gator Skin 700x28c puncture resistant tires. These tires were on sale at REI, they are also a bit slicker and thinner than my current tires. 32 vs. 28, so in the long run …

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Tour De Cure

So after 73 miles of bike riding and 2 flats later, I finally completed my first long ride. Thanks for everyone that supported the Diabetes Association and the cause. Also thanks for all those that donated!!!! Thank you for helping me make my goal!!!! So how do I feel? a bit tired, but good. I …

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Bike to Work Day 2011

So today is bike to work day. I’ve been fighting this cough for a week now, and this is the first time returning on my bike since my fall. The ride to downtown was great almost all down hill going in. The day was beautiful and the ride was great. The only problem was that …

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My second flat tire

So this morning was suppose to be a beautiful weather day, but after picking up Vicky’s car and paying outrageous amount of money for a water pump replacement, the weather started to rain. And BTW why is it so expensive to work on a car?? Some times I wish I have a shop so I …

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My first flat tire

Well, it was an interesting afternoon today. It turned out to be a beautiful and an amazing day, however, it was still very cold out. So after work, I was all geared up for my ride home and when I was just about to unlock my bike I noticed my front tire was flat. I …