It's Fun to go to the Y.M.C.A!

So I get asked quite a bit why I drive a beefy Norco Wolverine if 99 percent of my cycling is commuting...well...actually I haven't been asked this yet...ever. But I know as soon as this blog gets famous it will be the first question Anderson Cooper asks me on my hour-long special on CNN.

I am hard on bikes.The last bike I owned prior to the Norco was a Raleigh Tarantula, which is still a mountain bike but has a significantly slimmer frame. It was the most expensive bike I had ever owned, and it had the most problems. The rims were bent from the get-go and the handle bars would not stay tight. I eventually had the handlebars welded in place, which compromised the integity of the aluminum, which led to the handle bars snapping. I decided after this experience that I need to ride something that can take some abuse. I like having the option to snake of the main trail up through the woods whenever the mood suits me. The Norco is also equipped with a bush guard so I don't have to worry as much about bending my cogs. All-in-all it comes down to it being able to take more abuse than any other bike I have owned.


Now that that burning question has been answered on to my bike report for today. Today I biked over to the Southside YMCA where I met my carpool to work after going to the gym. After work I picked up my daughter at my parents and we biked back home for a total of 20 kms round trip. Since staring back biking and working out I have lost around 20 pounds (If you find them please don't feel obligated to return them....get it!..because usually you want back what you lost!... ahem) a total savings in Gas of six dollars because my wife biked the same route today so double gas savings!

Bike tip of the day: Your seat should be high enough that you can just barely NOT touch the ground. This allows you to fully extend your legs and maximize your power output.

Underrated of the day: YMCA! Great gym, new equipment, friendly patrons, and a very affordable Family Program. In fact if your strapped for cash and you let them know, they will work out a monthly payment that is right for you. I know people who go for as low as twenty-five bucks a month. Fantastic organization.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to post. May not be able to answer them all, but I will do my best.