Category Archives: touring

Update!!! I am moving to Minneapolis!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by a2bikegeek

So I am moving to Minneapolis, MN to start my new IT job at Quality Bike Products! Since it’s been so nice out this summer I hadn’t been doing any writing, hence me not stuck inside and day dreaming about … Continue reading →

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The Cross Canada Project

Posted on May 18, 2010 by a2bikegeek

So this evening I spent an hour watching “The Cross Canada Project” by Mike Beauchamp. He spent 109 days crossing Canada on bike, while filming it at the same time. His reason why to take such a journey was simple, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap – May 1st-2nd, 2010

Posted on May 3, 2010 by a2bikegeek

This weekend was the Bike Ypsi Spring Ride & Festival 2010 for which I was in attendance for. I had a fun time, I initially was thinking that I was wanting to go on the 33mile long ride but after … Continue reading →

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Bike Ypsi Spring Ride & Festival 2010

Posted on April 27, 2010 by a2bikegeek

Here is a shout out for another local cycling organization! Bike Ypsi will be holding their annual “Bike Ypsi Spring Ride & Festival 2010” this coming Sunday May 2nd, 2010. Bike Ypsi Spring Ride and Festival 2010 Calling all bicyclists! … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam Morning Commute Traffic

Posted on March 27, 2010 by a2bikegeek

via Amsterdamize Even though it is gray and wet out in the video I would still love to live there for the biking and other things.

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Everyday Tires – What works well

Posted on March 25, 2010 by a2bikegeek

So spring has sprung and your bike might need some new shoes… well tires that is. There is everything from fast rolling to slow rolling tires. Ones that can go flat if you look at them wrong or ones you … Continue reading →

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Phil Wood – Rest in Peace.

Posted on March 20, 2010 by a2bikegeek

I have recently found out through Bicycle Retailer and Urban Velo that Phil Wood has recently passed away at age 84.  Phil Wood helped pioneer sealed bearing technology in bicycles, primarily in hubs and bottom brackets. Phil Wood created a … Continue reading →

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Living off the back of my bike

Posted on September 9, 2009 by a2bikegeek

So i’m a little behind on updating the blog but i was in the process of moving so i don’t feel so bad. So while in the process of moving I was homeless so to speak for 10days. Through my … Continue reading →

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