Tag Archives: Kona

Fix it at 100

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Riding a 100 km is a great mental and physical barrier and one that we should all break through a couple of times in the season. It’s not always easy to allocate the time to it, because like it or … Continue reading →

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Art in the Park

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

I have praised the dawn ride on many occasions in the past and Friday morning’s foray was no exception. There’s something, oh so special, about being up before he majority of punters even hit the snooze button for the first … Continue reading →

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High heat

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far. It’s not the 32˚c that’s the challenge. In fact, on a dry day that’s a very pleasant temperature. It’s the ‘feels like 41˚c‘ that is the killer. I have explained … Continue reading →

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Work it! Work it!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

This is what I would say to the Paddy Wagon if it could actually respond to me as I click the camera incessantly at it. I know I am a little bit OTT with the pics of the bike, but … Continue reading →

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What, no back pack?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

That’s right. It is not often that I get to enjoy riding the Kona without also carrying my computer, change of clothes, work accoutrement and lock. I have become so accustomed to Kona = back pack that the two seem … Continue reading →

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Fix

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

The word has a couple of meanings as it relates to this post today. For one, it will mark the beginning of the temporary exclusive reign of the Kona Paddy Wagon, resplendent with its single gear and neat, slim lines. … Continue reading →

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Worth getting up

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Really brief here. Just wanted to share, again, the joy of getting up early and commuting into work. No traffic. No stress. No fuss. Just this.

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Riding around

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Not many words to this one. I just wanted to share some pictures that I took during the various rides last week, so a mixture of commuting on the fixie and training on the VR2.

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The bike does make a difference

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

This past week I rode the same exact route twice, each time on a different bike.  The first time was on the Kona fixed gear (46T/16), and the second time was on the Marinoni VR2.  The weather conditions on both … Continue reading →

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Steel and frost – caution

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

I took these photos the other morning and I have not had a chance to put them up until now.  It was an especially cold start to the day, and there was a thin layer of frost over everything.  This … Continue reading →

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