San Dimas - Master Bicycle Plan

The City of San Dimas just updated it's Bicycle Master plan.

I think it's great, lots of good things in there for improving access to cycling routes and making the roads safer to everyone.

You can read about it at the city's website here.

Au Revoir Paris!

Well, it's all over for another year. Today Cadel Evans became the first Australian to win the Tour de France. It was well earned as he was really consistent throughout the whole toure. I think the Schleck brothers left it to late into the tour to open some time on the competition. Contador's tour was over early with the accidents he got caught it.

Good showing from Team Sky. Garmin were excellent. Unlucky for Radioshack, I think they'll come in more determined next year after the bad luck they suffered.

I'm already looking forward to the Vuelta a Espana and the US Pro Cycling Challenge next month!

Rules of the Road - A good resource for cyclists and drivers!

Road ID has put together an excellent video series for cyclists about how to ride safely while out on the road. It's an excellent read for both riders and drivers.

You can check out the videos and articles on the Road ID website here.

As always you should be riding on the road with ID. I use a Road ID when I am out at all times. Click the links on my blog to find out more about Road ID and why you should ride with one!

Pump it up!

I’m getting into the routine of maintaining my bike on a regular basis now. As part of that I’m still trying to get in the habit of checking my tire pressure more regularly.

There are several reasons why you should be checking your tire pressure on a regular basis.

1. An under inflated tire is more prone to puncture.
2. An under inflated tire is more prone to deforming.
3. A ride can get pretty bumpy on an over inflated tire.

You can check your tire pressure a couple of ways, with a pressure gauge or with a pump with a built in pressure gauge. I prefer to use the pump, that way if it needs filling I can just do it. No changing between two devices.

Check wall of your tire for the correct PSI.

When inflating your tires make sure you’re using the correct pump for your valve. There a three main types of valves on tires and they take different extension on your pump to inflate them.

You can read more about wheels and valves here

For a pump I use a Serfas FP-200 which has a built in pressure gauge. For on the road I take some Co2 with me.

If you have a Presta valve, be sure to unscrew the small top on the valve before pumping. You don’t need to remove it, just unscrew enough so when you push down the air releases. Then clamp the pump on tight.

Here’s a short video on how to inflate a presta valve road tire

For more about tire pressure check out the articles here and here.

Tour De France 2011!

I've not posted much this month as I'm currently soaking up all the tour coverage! I have to say the HD coverage on Versus is just amazing! The shots of the French countryside are stunning.

Some great racing so far! I feel bad for Radioshack, it's just not going their way on this tour.

I'm loving the climbs the most as the sprints are getting a bit repetitive so far with HTC pretty much all over them.

The clean bottle guy is doing a great job too!

Training Summary Jun'11

This month the weather started out gloomy and ended up scorching!


I continued with my short rides of 18 miles during the week and have worked up my long rides to just over 30 miles.


I slack off at the gym and my running in the second half of the month. Gotta get back into that this month.


Summary:
June Bike Miles: 218 Miles (Most Miles in a Month)
June Running Miles: 9 Miles
June Fitness Workouts: 4 workouts


On the plate for July is more miles on the bike and getting more consistent with the running.