Hi Barb:
I am planning to lead a ride on April 4 from Snitgers bicycle shop in Beaver, PA. Perhaps you can let others know.The ride will start at 9:30 AM it is a C class ride. 25 miles. One hill in the beginning. I always follow the last person up the hill. We never leave anyone behind. This is a great early season ride. Some rolling hills and ribbons. This is an early season ride so we will take it easy. We will ride into the maple syrup festival at Brady’s run state park and hopefully get some pancakes. The last 5 miles of the ride after the park are either flat or down hill. So don’t be afraid to load up on the pancakes. Any questions feel free to E mail me or call me at home (412) 276-4486. I will have maps. The ride is in the WPW packet. I hope to see you there. Let’s ride.
Well today I turned the big 50…This time next week I will be celebrating the same way I turned 40, riding another MS 150…My 31st to be exact…
You see MS brought me back to this sport of ours…MS taught me how lucky I was do to what I love…MS taught me to make the most of every moment and to celebrate life…MS also taught me the importance of giving back…
Today I live life differently…I live more for the moment…I live life for the little things…The smile on a riders face when they cross the finish line…The tears that are shed when the medal is place around your neck…The determination in a riders face, as they are climbing a challenging hill…
The hug, from a loved one…And the glass of wine and steak at the end of day 2….
This song and video have allot to say about giving of your self and living life..
I will be thinking about all of you when I am riding next weekend, as I celebrate life while continueing to inspire others to join our fight against MS…
Heart…Determination…Courage…We are Champions for MS!
A Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly Bike Maintenance Checklist By Dr. Edmund R. Burke, Ph. D.
Active.com
Most people who buy and ride bicycles want to keep them in good shape, but first they need to know where to begin.
The following list of necessary maintenance items and recommended frequency of maintenance is designed to give a recreational or club cyclist or a commuter an outline for a schedule.
Those who often ride in rain and mud, or who put on very high weekly mileage, will need to perform routine maintenance more often to keep their bikes in optimal condition. Conversely, those who ride relatively little can use a somewhat more relaxed schedule.
Before Every Ride:
• Check tire air pressure
• Check brakes and cables
• Be sure your crank set is tight
• Be sure quick release hubs are tight After Every Ride:
• Inspect tires for glass, gravel shards, and cuts on tread and sidewall
• Check wheels for true
• Clean the bike’s mechanical parts as necessary. Once a week or every 200 miles: Lubricate chain (with dry lube; or every other week or 400 miles with wet chain lube). Once a Month:
• Completely clean the bike, including the drivetrain if necessary
• Inspect chain and freewheel. Measure the chain for wear, check for tight links and replace the chain if necessary
• Inspect and lubricate brake levers, derailleurs and all cables
• Inspect pedals and lubricate SPD style cleats. Inspect tires for wear; rotate or replace if needed
• Inspect and check for looseness in the:
• Stem binder bolt
• Handlebar binder bolt
• Seatpost binder bolt (or quick release)
• Seat fixing bolt
• Crank bolts
• Chainring bolts
• Derailleur mounting bolts
• Bottle cage bolts
• Rack mounting bolts
• Brake and derailleur cable anchors
• Brake and shifter lever mounting bolts
• Brake mounting bolts Every Three Months:
• Inspect frame and fork for paint cracks or bulges that may indicate frame or part damage; pay particular attention to all frame joints.
• Visually inspect for bent components: seat rails, seat post, stem, handlebars, chainrings, crankarms, brake calipers and brake levers.
Every Six Months:
Inspect and readjust bearings in headset, hubs, pedals and bottom bracket (if possible; some sealed cartridge bearings cannot be adjusted, only replaced). Annually (Depending on Mileage):
Disassemble and overhaul; replace all bearings (if possible); and remove and if necessary replace all brake and shift cables. This should be performed at 6,000 miles if you ride more than that per year. If you often ride in the rain or mountain bikers who get dirty should overhaul their bicycles more often.
