Spring 2002
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Greasy
Food, Dress Socks and the Mountains By Bradley Swink
A
former road racer recalls the day he first hooked up with a band of tough
roadies, led by Mac Martin, a cyclist/triathlete who was destined to
become a World Champion. It's an exhilarating (and exhausting) ride
through the mountains of Southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands.
Book Review:
Advice for the Novice Touring Cyclist By Theresa Russell
Cycling travel writer who frequently tours via bicycle
points out the strengths and shortcomings of the new "how-to" book, Bicycle
Touring Made Easy.
"Life Is a
Bike" Column By Gianna Bellofatto
Is a Lady on a bike a fish
out of water? Our cycling humorist/essayist might tell you and Miss
Manners to jump in a lake--after she circles it on her bike. She's out
of kilter a bit, but never out of bounds in this ninth column in her
ongoing series.
Fish Bike/Gone Riding
Bits
'n Bolts from the Spring '02 Ask the Mechanic Column
By
Andy "The Mechanic" Wallen
We borrow two Q&A's
from our resident handyman/advisor's most recent column. First, the term
"triple-butted" gets an explanation. Next, Andy revisits the
frequent "tale of two bikes" from one bike manufacturer.
Bikexchange Spring 2002
Cyclist Poll By Our
Visitors
Where did you buy the bike you ride most often? See the rank of these choices among
our visitors: Local Bike Shop, Local Outdoor Gear and Sports
Shop, Sporting Goods Department Store, Major Department Store, Used
from Shop, Used from Individual, Built from Scratch with Parts (Posted
4/5/02)
From
The (bike)-X-(change)
Files:
Another timely selection from the Ghost of
Features Past.
Getting Your Bike Ready for Spring By
Dave Krupa From
Spring '97
Quick and easy to follow tips on preparing your 2-wheeled companion for
the season.
