Save the Planet!

Today I rode 50.5 miles in the Brita Climate Ride 2008 . The company I work for sponsored two riders. The ride was from New York City to Washington DC. The purpose of the ride is to help raise money and awareness for meaningful climate change and renewable energy legislation.

DAY 3 of BRITA CLIMATE RIDE 2008

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My daughter dropped me off at the Freedom Foundation in Valley Forge where the riders stayed overnight. I rode 33 miles to west of Morgantown. When the group left Rt 23 I headed home for a total ride of 50.5 miles. This was day 3 of the 320 mile bike ride.

We had a snack stop at Saint Peter's Village.

Some of the group I rode with. We had a pretty good pace line going.

We took a break at a corn maze on RT 23 west of Morgantown.

We saw a pumpkin patch on RT 23 with HUGE pumpkins.

2000 Miles!!

Today I reached 2000 miles on the Raleigh Grand Prix when I got to the end of the Struble Trail.

This is a memorial to victims of violence at Kardon Park in Downingtown, PA.

Indian on Indian Run Road

This Indian is ever watchful. He stands on Indian Run Road always holding his American flag.

Getting close to 2000 miles!

1907 miles IRC Red Storm Tires: Too Cheap

A few days ago I noticed that my front tire is starting to open up on the tread on the right side of the tire. Also it is apparent that the tread is not really symmetrical. In other words the right side tread is closer to the center of the tire width.


The tire was the IRC Red Storm 700 X 23mm that I purchased at PricePoint for $25 for a pair. The tire is only 6 weeks old with about less than 300 miles. If you recall I also swapped out the rear Red Storm Tire on August 05 because of a "kink" in it. I will never buy cheap tires again.

So today I replaced the IRC Red Storm tire with the Vitorria Zaffiro tire that I saved. So essentially all that I have done is rotate the original tires. Sheldon Brown does not recommend rotating tires. Basically what he is saying is that you should have good tread on your front tire for control. The rear tire wears faster and should not be used on the front.

When I do my overhaul this winter I will at least get a new front tire. Maybe I will replace both.

Holy Cow!

Just some pictures of some local cows.

And a sign of things to come.

More Local Sites

Duck Pond at Kardon Park in Downingtown.










Why did the chicken cross Rt 282?