March 2008

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Awareness Test

March 21, 2008 in Advocacy, Cycling, Video by Bud | No comments

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Quick Notes

March 20, 2008 in General, Quick by Bud | No comments

The Bee Team Sunday Afternoon Ride has been updated, new starting schedule and an additional route was mapped in MapMyRide complete with cue sheet in the map notes.

I will be posting an update to my hospital stay next week and my recovery progress.

Nicole and I are preparing for Mt Mitchell/Marion.

The Cureton Town Center Ride time corrected

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Cable housing info

March 19, 2008 in Accessories, Cycling, General by Bud | No comments

Some of us cyclists like to do our own bicycle tune-ups and parts replacement. One part that often gets overlooked is cable housing. We might even be very conscientious about replacing the cables themselves each season whenever we feel like there is sluggishness shifting or a little extra effort in order to brake. This is a good thing. But how often do we replace the housing?

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The Fletcher Flyer - Ride for Cycling Advocacy

March 18, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Events by Bud | No comments

The Fletcher Flyer returns for its 5th year to offer full, metric and half century rides that wind through the valleys south of Asheville. It is the least Hilly ride in Western North Carolina, but it has plenty of rolling hills to keep all riders interested. There is terrific mountain scenery without the long mountain climbs.

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The Joann Gaddy Grimes Big Event to Fight Cancer

March 17, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Events by Bud | No comments

Mark your calendars for Saturday June 7, 2008 at Greensboro Country Park.

Offering 56 and 28 mile bike courses, a certified 5K run, and a 2.5K family fun walk, the Joann Gaddy Grimes Big Event to Fight Cancer has an event for every member of the family!

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Life Changing Event

March 15, 2008 in Cycling, General by Bud | 14 comments

This past Monday was the scheduled echocardiogram and cardiac stress test. I arrive at the doctors office a few minutes early. I fill out the few necessary forms and wait patiently for the test to begin. I get some of the pictures taken and the customary electrocardiogram and get some disturbing news. I am told the doctor wants to have the echo done before the stress test then he wants to speak to me after the echo..

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Concern

March 14, 2008 in Cycling, General by Bud | 2 comments

Over the past couple of months I have been a little uncomfortable while riding. I had promised to cut down my mileage this year by 25% but to increase the intensity. So I decided to really try some things and rides in January and February that I had not tried in the past.

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