The idea for this post came up unexpectedly last week when I went on my daily ride. This, of course, occurred when I was just about finished with my ride at the tail end of my route. As I was making my final stretch back up the hill leading to my house, my gears stuck. I wasn’t…
Happy Monday, fellow cyclists! I hope that, wherever you are, you’ve been getting many opportunities to hit the pavement in the past week. In light-filled San Diego, California, I’ve been comfortably basking in balmy temperatures and riding happily under the sun. The longer days and brighter weather means, of course, more time on the road…
Greetings, cyclists! I hope that you all are having a wonderful time cycling in the sun as summertime weather greets us and daylight lengthens. This past week, I’ve been hitting the pavement every morning as usual. Since adopting a riding schedule that allows me to bike on a daily basis, I’ve been feeling physically better…
Recently, I sat down to lunch with an old friend who started asking me questions about my number one hobby. He inquired about my bike, the routes I like to take around San Diego, and then asked me a question I hadn’t given thought to in some time: “What dream cycling routes would you like to…
At the start of the year, I wrote an article describing types of bikes for those who wanted to try their feet at cycling but didn’t know where to begin. Today, I’m going to share a follow-up article going one step further to describe bicycle frame materials. There are a number of materials that manufacturers use…
Hello, fellow cyclists! Today, I’m going to be posting another article in the “Ask Bart Haynes” category of this blog inspired by my experience on the road as of late. Recently, I’ve been cycling along the coast through Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Olivenhain. In my opinion, this ride is one of the most beautiful in…
Although most of my posts here on www.barthaynes.com are focused on road cycling, today I’m going to switch gears (pun intended) and write a summary about how to choose your next mountain bike. Even though I spend most of my time on the pavement here in sunny San Diego, I enjoy leaving the city and escaping into nature…
Greetings, bicycle lovers! I hope that you’re all having fantastic ends to your summers and that you’ve put many miles on your bicycles. I know I have! After cycling long distances, I examined my bike this past week and realized it’s seen better days. Although I’m quite attached to it, I began thinking about the…
Recently on bartonhaynes.com, I published a post showcasing photos and information about Cycling in California. It’s no secret that my city, San Diego, boasts year round sunshine and miles of pavement perfect for cyclists of any background. The same is true for many other parts of California. The sunshine state truly is a bicycle lover’s paradise….
If you’re like me and have noticed that your bike is worse for wear after months of riding in winter conditions, it might be time for your bike to get a bath. I’ve recently noticed that my bicycle has accumulated a not-so-attractive layer of grime after carrying me over slush, ice, and dirt these past few…
