April 29, 2008

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The Brain Ride

April 29, 2008 in Calendar, Cycling, Events by Bud | No comments

logos[1]DATE  Sunday, May 4, 2008 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 18, 2008). 

TIME  Both the 30 and 50 mile rides start at 8:00am.  The Family Fun Ride starts at 8:30am.

LOCATION  The ride starts at “The Park” in Huntersville (formerly the Huntersville Business Park).  The Park is located at 9920 Gilead Rd. (I-77, Exit 23).

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Tip - Proper Breaking

April 29, 2008 in Cycling, Training by Bud | 3 comments

During last weekends ride I actually witnessed two blowouts and saw about two others fixing flatted tires after or on the descent down Howard’s Gap Road. I really don’t know why the two flats I saw being fixed happened but the blowouts were the result of improper braking technique while descending. The problem is that most people don’t really understand proper breaking or when to brake. They either brake to hard or not at all.

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