Cycling in and around Union County, NC
Things that just don’t fit in the other categories
Last weekend we had a chance to visit Waxhaw and the newly opened Bike Depot. Located in the same storefront as the old Bolt Brothers, you will find a friendly neighborhood atmosphere as well as some familiar faces.
Officially the grand opening is Saturday, March 20. Make sure you take the time to visit and say hello to Scott and Lori while you are there.
Waxhaw, NC, 28173
Just the other day my nephew and I were discussing what we might have done different with our current bicycles, whether or not it is time to look for a new ride or will upgrading a few parts be enough to keep us satisfied for another season.
And coach Troy is a sadist!
Spent yesterday afternoon trying to get through one of the Spinervals DVD’s and by the time I got to the one-legged drills my quads were about to blow up. It was all I could do to get the pedals to turn. But if Nicole and I plan on doing the Charlotte Motor Speedway Time Trial series we need to get into shape. The first event is May 5th. That just isn’t very far away.
So, here we are in the year 2010. Starting the new year off correctly was something I have been meaning to do. With very good intentions I planned on getting on the bicycle on January 4th. Well as it so happened I had to travel out of town on the 4th. Since my destination was sunny Florida I figured I would drive instead of fly and that way I could take advantage of the warm weather and get a few rides in after the meetings for the day were done. Who could have known that Florida would be in the worst cold spell they have seen in years, with morning temperatures in the low 20°’s.
As some of you have astutely noted, there have been no new posts on the Incidental Cyclists in the last month. It is not because our enthusiasm for cycling is waning, on the contrary. Our short hiatus has made it even more clear that cycling is a very big part of our lives. Just like all other aspects of life, sometimes there are things that encroach on the things we would rather be doing. In this case it is work and family.
I am sure none of us sound minded cyclists would ever think about riding the streets at night without the proper reflective gear or clothing. A headlight and some sort of blinking warning lights are a must in twilight or night time riding. But, how many of of don’t even think twice about those same rational decisions during the day! Well maybe we should.
If you have a story to tell, about your adventures or misadventures in the just completed Morrow Mountain Massacre please send an email with your story to Wh3r3s.Wald0@gmail.com. Include a picture or two if you have some. I guarantee you will get at least two things out of your submission: 1. you will get the byline, 2. you will have the satisfaction of knowing at least one other person will read your story in some other part of the world.
Sorry for the lack of updates here. It has been a hectic few weeks. Promotion at work, means more responsibilities and learning new tools, good in some respects. Being put in charge of a team also means longer hours and more accountability. End of the quarter also means account reviews and in this economic climate those are even more important than ever.
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