Looking for a great place to mountain bike? Look no further than Silver Lake Park in Wisconsin. This 260-acre park is filled with nature and beautiful views. A real nice attraction for Kenosha County. There is also a beach and disc golf courses to enjoy. 12 trails of different difficulty levels with about 12 milesContinue reading “Silver Lake Park Mountain Bike Trails”
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Thule Passage 2 Bike Trunk Rack Review
Are you looking for a better way to travel with multiple bikes? The Thule Passage 2 bike trunk rack may be a good option for you. I’ve had mine since Christmas, so I’ve only used it a few times, but think I know the product quite well. Take a look at it holding a coupleContinue reading “Thule Passage 2 Bike Trunk Rack Review”
Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Mirror Review
Looking for a great bike mirror for added safety? This one is a really great choice. I’ve had my Bike Peddler cycling mirror for a few years now and it was a great buy. I can keep an eye on cars coming up from behind me without having to turn around, which keeps me lookingContinue reading “Bike Peddler Take A Look Cycling Mirror Review”
2010 Raleigh Talus 3.0 Mountain Bike
Here is another one of my sweet rides, my mountain bike. I wasn’t sure how much I’d be mountain biking, so I went real frugal on this one and got a great deal. It was a little over entry level in it’s day, and I like it has an Altus rear derailleur rather than aContinue reading “2010 Raleigh Talus 3.0 Mountain Bike”
2016 Nishiki Maricopa Road Bike
This is the bike I bought when I decided I wanted to try road cycling. At the time I wasn’t certain my back could take it, so I didn’t want to spend a lot. I also didn’t know that much about fixing bikes, so I didn’t really want to mess with used. After searching around,Continue reading “2016 Nishiki Maricopa Road Bike”
MZYRH Mountain Bike Pedals Review
Looking for some good mountain bike pedals at a great price? Check out the MZYRH pedals I picked up on Amazon. The pedals that came on my 2010 Raleigh Talus 3.0 were worn and not looking like anything special, so I was going to put some SPD pedals on them. Then I took a lookContinue reading “MZYRH Mountain Bike Pedals Review”
First mountain bike riding in years
I had a great day yesterday. For the first time in probably over 20 years I went and road some mountain bike trails. I went to the Silver Lake mountain bike trails in Kenosha county WI with a friend and spent about 2 hours riding around. The weather was great, and the trails were nice. Continue reading “First mountain bike riding in years”
Gnome Invasion
You have probably wondered why this site mentions gnomes so often. Well, it’s a subtle warning of the coming gnome invasion. It used to be they knew their role and stayed in the yard: Now the things are showing up everywhere. Some of their special agents even use disguises. They clearly wish to take overContinue reading “Gnome Invasion”
2010 Trek Navigator 1.0
This is my rather handsome 2010 Trek Navigator 1.0 that I purchased new. It’s been a really great bike and have not had any issues with it. My go to for any family rides. It is a comfort/hybrid bike with a nice upright riding position. I bought this when I thought my serious riding daysContinue reading “2010 Trek Navigator 1.0”
Wilee Carbon Fiber Bottle Cage Review
When you are out riding you need to stay hydrated. One of the best ways to do this is with a water bottle on your bike and you need a good cage for it. I’ve had this Wilee carbon fiber bottle cage for a few years now, check it out: I don’t have much toContinue reading “Wilee Carbon Fiber Bottle Cage Review”
