For the past few days the temperature has been in the single digits. With the wind chill factor it fell as low as 16 below zero. Pretty darn cold if you ask me. Today it warmed up to about 27 degrees. The wind was still blowing but not as hard so I decided to go…
Author: Randy Policar
I brought some Bumble Bars to work today and shared them with some of the guys. Here’s what they had to say about it. Randy, I enjoyed your Bumble Bar Original Flavor energy bar. It had great flavor and didn’t stick to your teeth like most others do. It kept me going until I had…
When we were running a commuter site, RL sent me the Fezzari Abajo Peak to have fun with. I have to tell you, the Abajo Peak has been my ride of choice. I have 5 different mountain bikes in my stable, but every time I go for a ride, I use the Abajo Peak. I…
Yesterday I installed the Ahrens Bicycles’ WiseCracker Bottle Opener on the Fezzari Abajo Peak. This little bad boy will be going through a series of rigorous tests. Something that I’m more than willing to perform. The WiseCracker doesn’t appear to get in the way if you use a saddle bag or lower the seat. It…
Sometimes it’s easier said than done. I have to give mad props to those who commute or mountain bike in the bitter cold. Currently it is 24 degrees with the wind chill factor it feels like 11. Snow is on the ground, but what’s giving people a hard time is the bone chilling wind. A…
I love coming home from work and seeing a package waiting for me at the door. Today I received one from RL. In it were a bunch of little goodies listed below. Ahrens Bicycle’s WiseCracker Bottle Opener A handful of Bumble Bars Hoss Technical Gear Rustler Jersey Hoss Technical Gear Ponderosa Camo Shorts We would…
Do you ever ride your bike to work? Most of us here in mtnbikeriders do. Here’s a great reason why you should.
This sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Ski biking is goofy, but it’s fun. The contraption has handlebars and a seat just like a normal bike. But instead of wheels, it has a ski at the front and a ski at the back. Rubber balls provide a suspension that bounces you through…
I’ve been trying to shake off this cough of mine. But can’t seem to do it. And it’s been weeks since I last rode. I was feeling a bit better so I decided to go out for a short ride. This was taken just before I went out for my ride. If you’ve been reading…
Having knee problems? If you are, you might be surprised on what this doctor had to say. My Doctor would just give me some Motrin and send me on my way. Now why can’t my family physician be this cool? Colorado orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Holmes says there are three things you must do to…