Basic bike knowledge

by on Apr.13, 2011, under cycling

I’m sitting here at Joe’s Bike Shop in Fell’s Point as they replace my back rim and I got to thinking. There was a lot of things I learned the hardway when I first started commuting by bike.

The first thing I learned was that tire pressure is crucial! Check your tire pressure every other week at least. This is key to avoiding flats and helping your rim keep true.

Secondly, always keep an eye on your rims for wobbling. If you bust a spoke this could severely impact your wheel and its safety.

Thirdly find a bike shop you can trust. Every time I’ve been to Joes Bike Shop in Fell’s Point they’ve been fast, fair in price, and efficient. They also don’t make me feel like an idiot when I ask stupid questions.

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The birth of a fan

by on Apr.13, 2011, under Sports

I’ve never been much in to sports myself. My father had his favorites but he was never a real fan. I didn’t have lots of friends in the beginning that were big sports fans either. Then again, I also grew up a bit in Ohio where there really weren’t any teams to be proud of. I eventually found my calling with European Football and a lovely little team called Blackpool F.C.

Unfortunately that is a story for another day. I’m writing this post because I wanted to point out another story, from a friend, that shows what its like to find your team when you are young and the joys of learning and loving that team. More than anything it reminded me of a few Cincinnati Reds games that I was dragged too where my father tried to show that he enjoyed sports.

You can find Dan’s story here:

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2011/4/1/2085460/april-21-1988-the-day-i-officially-because-a-white-sox-fan

If you enjoyed the story and it brought back memories of your younger years too, please go here and vote for him

http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2011/4/12/2106999/mlb2k11-contestant-entrants-vote-now

There’s no grand major prize, its a video game, a baseball video game at that. Still, it’s a great story which needs some voting love!

 

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Lagers Pub Trivia Night

by on Apr.01, 2011, under Bars, Restaurants

I went back to Lagers Pub with my friends last night for their Trivia Night. This is the first time I’ve been back to Lagers in over a few years. I wasn’t a fan of their bartenders before this recent management change. I’ll say I was pleasantly impressed with the Trivia and the setup. The bartenders were a bit slow but much better than before. Also the atmosphere in the bar was much better.

I ate their “Mama’s Meatloaf” which I thought was awesome. It was meatloaf with bits of bacon all inside and slightly chard with “Baltimore BBQ Sauce.”

I’d do another trivia night there, as long as it isn’t had hard as this one was!

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Thumb Sucking

by on Apr.01, 2011, under Baltimore City

I saw a lady the other day at the McDonald’s on S. Paca and Baltimore St. with a black bandanna and lots of piercings sucking her thumb. She was an older lady and she looked a bit weathered. I wanted to ask her if one thumb was longer than the other but she didn’t look like she was a nice person, so I refrained.

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Where the hell have I been?

by on Mar.01, 2011, under Baltimore City

It has been a while since I have written a post. I have been busy and have not been getting out much. Baltimore has been quiet for me. I personally have not noticed many changes, however I have not been getting out much.

I will say that I have noticed more bikers out commuting. This is a great thing to see as people are realizing it is really not that hard. The exercise and money saved is great!

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Counting Bikes News Report by Bruce Wallace

by on Jan.12, 2011, under cycling

The recent count efforts was reported by Bruce Wallace on NPR. I’ve included the link below for anyone that missed it

http://marylandinmotion.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/1-12-11-counting-on-bikes/

It was definitely a cold count! Anything to help the collective growth for cyclists though

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Hollywoods on Boston St.

by on Dec.23, 2010, under Bars, Restaurants

Went there tonight and loved the food. Not your average burger joint, as a matter of fact they don’t even advertise that. Great selection and ton of burger choices. Vegan and vegetarian options as well. Service was slow at times but still enjoyable and affordable. Would definitely recommend.

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Tangiers Bistro finally opens…! And then closes

by on Oct.29, 2010, under Bars

Its now Hollywoods. What food styling they offer and drinkstylings, I don’t know. I’d like to see a decent business stick around for a while. Maybe the rents too high? Could be a front too. Who knows? (If you do, let me know!?

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CHASING LEGENDS to Screen at Maryland Institute College of Art

by on Oct.09, 2010, under cycling

From micacycling.net

Tickets still on sale!!!

We are excited to announce that the MICA Cycling Association will be presenting the one and only Baltimore screening of the new cycling film Chasing Legends, on October 14th, 7pm at Falvey Hall. Tickets are 6 dollars for MICA Students, and 10 dollars for general admission. The movie has been selling out where it goes so get your tickets early online at chasinglegends.com


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Bike Baltimore and how the Baltimore is growing

by on Oct.09, 2010, under cycling

It’s been a long time posting and I really have no excuse other than there hasn’t been anything that has interested me enough to get off my lazy ass and write. That was until I started seeing the progress that Nate Evans and Baltimore City have been making towards cyclists.

I’ve been following the bike plan for about 5 years now and the recent growth in the past 2 for cyclists has been amazing. Before it seemed as though it was just a lot of planning and talk. Who knows, maybe it was. Recent developments of the bike lane painting on Lombard, laws giving penalties to drivers that violate bike lanes, and laws requiring motorists to attempt to pass cyclists with a minimum of 3ft distance, are just a few of the major changes recently.

Most importantly I’m starting to see a lot of people cycling now who aren’t just using it as a weekend means of exercise or a hobby. I’m seeing more and more cyclist that are using it as their means of transportation. This is a culture shift to a more economical, environmental, and parking friendly alternative.

I’m truly excited to see these changes happen and play a very small part in them.

Some links for fun:

Bike Baltimore – Nate Evan’s Site

Baltimore City Transportation Planning Page

My bike route if anyone is interested in riding in with me to get comfortable with cycling in the city

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