Giro d’Italia
So today marks the start of the 91st Giro d’Italia. This race holds alot of special meaning to me. My mother is Italian and has a sister that lives in Sicily. Now this is not why I watch the Giro d’Italia, but it is why in 1982 my parents sold everything we owned and we [...]
Western New York Wellness “Minutes to Miles” Fundraiser Kicks off March 31st
Western New York Wellness will officially kick off the first-ever “Minutes to Miles” charity fundraiser Monday March 31st at FLEX Gym (605 Culver Road). Starting at 6:30PM members of the Western New York Wellness cancer survivor program will begin a 200 mile virtual spin tour to promote physical activity as a complement to cancer recovery.
The [...]
2008 Tour de Cure
I recently accepted the challenge of cycling in the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure fund-raising event. The Tour de Cure is a series of cycling events held in over 80 cities nationwide. The Tour is a ride, not a race; it features different route lengths from a leisurely 10-mile course [...]
Panaracer Stradius Pro
So today I decided to clean up the HED Alps wheelset and put new tires and tubes on them. It is probably a little early as I do not see myself actually riding outdoors until well into may. I know, I know .. I am not hardcore.
So I bought a set of Panaracer Stradius Pro [...]
Athlete Open House
Once again RV&E Bike And Skate is having another Athlete Open House on Friday March 14, 2008 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
To get everyone in the mood for spring they are offering 30% off everything in the store for one night only and food and drink will be provided.
All they ask is that you [...]
Shopping for a new bike
So I am once again looking at new bikes. I looked last year, but just could not make myself “pull the trigger”.
My current bike is a 2004 Giant OCR3 (XL) which I bought new in 2005 ($400). Everything on it is still “Stock” except for the wheelset (Late 90’s HED Alp Carbon Wheels (on loan [...]
2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon
The 2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon is an awesome event put on by Boots & Ellen of Yellow Jacket Racing. Each year the event seems to grow which is great for the sport and event.
So this year I was the only Team CFC person to participate in the 2007 Rochester Autumn Classic Duathlon. I almost [...]
