Backward Mutters

  • Riding on the Rivet

    I used to have an old Brooks saddle on my Raleigh that I got from my father-in-law, I think. Last night on the Farmer’s Market Ride, I was “riding on the rivet.” “Riding on the rivet” refers to those particularly strong efforts in cycling in which the rider in order…

  • Virginia Creeper

    It has been three years since I started riding again after a fourteen year downhill detour which began October 6, 1990. I’d like to celebrate my return to cycling by doing the Virginia Creeper Saturday, October 6. I’d like to do both ways (up and back down, 66 miles). The…

  • Move aside, and let the man go through…

    Cyked for Cross!You gotta check this out (look for the rider clad in gray and black; it’s our favorite Hefty rider). I’ve had the song “Super Bon Bon” by Soul-Coughing in my head for days now. So, who’s with me? You can learn about the local cross action at nccross,…

  • Ride Ramblers, Ride!

    Bridge to Bridge Report, Part OneIn all their glory…. It does a heart good to see these brave young men standing by their flying machines. We’ll be posting the full report later, but rumor has it that the Ramblers finished respectably and well-before any of the time cutoffs. Do tell…

  • 07 Bridge to Bridge Incredible Cycling Challenge

    In case you were wondering what the elevation will be like as you climb from the Catawba River up to the top of Grandfather Mountain…. Wowouch! For those of you who’ll miss the preaching on Sunday, here’s a little sermonette to encourage you. Up, Rambler’s. Up. Uphill“I can’t do it,”…