Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Kona"
Jake and Di’s Little Excursion
I looked out the window, yesterday, and saw some little birds flying around my trees. It took about two seconds for me to realize that I hadn’t seen birds for a couple of months. It has been too cold and snowy, and I don’t feed them so there is no reason for them to hang around. The thermometer reached 38°F, today, and I saw the little birds, again. It is a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Road Riding
Inspired By Cyclocross
I set out for my very first fall commute with my cross tires. I wasn’t quite sure how long it would take me to get to class and it didn’t help that I was running late, anyway. It’s funny how a chronically late person can continue to run late even though he or she prepares in advance to make it all run smoothly. There is a learning curve, indeed. Yesterday, I swapped my road tires for my Maxxis Locust CX tires. First, let me state that these tires came with my Kona Jake the Snake and they are the only cross tire I’ve had the pleasure of using. Therefore, I am absolutely no authority on cross tires. My commute to school was a bit slower, which is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cycling
Secret Weapon Training Method
It is no secret that road riding is quite beneficial to competitive mountain bikers. It promotes endurance at a steady pace and allows the rider to work on techniques such as more efficient pedaling. I chose to trade in my Nissan Pathfinder for a Kona Jake the Snake. Jake and I spend a lot of time together. We roll to school and work and we’re even starting to shop and attend meetings together. Currently, our shopping is limited to a new stem and a rear view mirror for Jake. Jake will be sporting the new goods, but I’ll be able to ride with more comfort and with a visual on traffic approaching from behind. Jake and I will be safe together. In … Read entire article »
Filed under: Road Riding
Spring Cyclocross?
What do you do if it’s not road season or mountain biking season, but ski season? What do you do if you want to ride? Well, ride! Today, my friend, Pat, and I took our cyclocross bikes out for a road ride. We stopped off at McLain State Park and road some snow and enjoyed the view. Di riding with her Kona Jake the Snake and Pat’s Redline cross bikes. Lake Superior is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cyclocross
Wild Times
I love going Negaunee. I visit a friend who is more like a sister to me. People are usually quite curious about what we’re up to. A girl’s weekend? They must be partying! For several years, people would ask us in that “you’ve been doing something crazy, I know it†tone, “What did YOU two do today? “Oh, it’s funny. We went to Munising to get Dairy Queen, buy lottery tickets, and then we went to Chatham and loaded hay on the truck. It’s hay day!†That’s usually when we get a weird look. That’s usually not the response someone expects from two women hanging out. I met Sandee when I began the clinical work for my degree in Marquette. One day, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Road Riding
Helping the Homeless
I rode well through November, and was jealous to find that others did a December ride up in Copper Harbor. Not only did they have dry, frozen ground to ride on, but they were riding the very trails that squashed my confidence and brought my inexperience to the forefront. However, winter truly did come. It came in January after they made snow at Mt. Ripley and trucked it to the Tech Trails … Read entire article »
Filed under: Equipment
