Well, here it is. After thinking about it for what seems forever, i've finally got my blog up and running.
Just so you know, the focus of this discussion will be mostly bicycles and related technology. For the last thirteen years or so, Ive been running a bike shop that mostly concentrates on high-end road and triathlon bikes. In the last four or five years, the sport of triathlon has had incredible growth and now every bike shop considers themselves a tri-shop. I've been doing it since the sport was mostly unheard of and I think I've learned a few things. I'll attempt to share them.
Also, I want to share my hard-earned knowledge of bicycle mechanics. Seems there's alot of people working on their own bikes. I've seen great results and really ugly results too. If my experience can help anyone, then life will be better for all.
By the way, I'm not a tri-geek, I'm a road weenie. The thing I like about triathletes is their willingness to try new technologies in the quest for speed. Road racers tend to be a bit more conservative (or is that cheaper) in their equipment choices. If I didn't hate running, I'ld probably try the triathlon thing myself. As it is, I'll stick to the timetrials and crits. I must say though that a good tri-bike is a thing of beauty. All stealth and purpose.
And while we're on it, this isn't training advice. If i think i know something, i'll try to share it, but good training and fitness has me as confused as everyone else i seem to talk to.
The topics of conversation will probably be broad ranging and not particularly organized; mostly whatever comes to mind will be on for the day. Don't expect all bicycle stuff. There are other sports to be obsessed about as well as the rest of the non-sporting world to look at. Who knows, maybe a good restaurant review or ballet will get mentioned.
One thing you will discover if you're a regular visitor is that my interests are pretty scattered, so hopefully you wont be bored. Keep in touch, it should be interesting.
Jonathan
