Category Archives: Bicycling

How to, not to paint a Nutcase helmet

Posted on July 2, 2013 by patclem

So I got on a kick to get a Nutcase helmet and paint a graphic on it. Since there’s nothing on the Internet about how to paint one, I thought I’d share my experience. I’ll first share a little about … Continue reading →

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2012 Harpeth River Ride Review

Posted on June 4, 2012 by patclem

Back in 2004, my big thing was gardening. I had just starting to get into bicycling seriously, and my weekend time was beginning to become a scarce resource. I was collecting daylilies, hostas and roses. I had even joined the … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Cyclist Killed – RIP Sharon Bayler

Posted on May 18, 2010 by patclem

It always makes me very sad when a bicyclist is out enjoying a country road or their ride to work and is run over by a speeding car. Sharon Bayler was riding just north of Taft, TN on state highway … Continue reading →

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Safe Bike Route for HWEN to Green Hills Mall Area

Posted on July 15, 2009 by patclem

I had a discussion with a non-bicycling friend several weeks ago about bicycling, Nashville bike facilities, and the feasibility of bicycling for something other than exercise. She was adamant that bicycles are impractical, stopping short of "bicycles shouldn’t be on … Continue reading →

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Green Fleet Messengers – new service!

Posted on January 6, 2009 by patclem

Austin Bauman, a cycling advocate in Nashville, is starting a new courier service on January 12. Looks like he’s covering downtown, West End, 21st, Music Row and Green Hills. What a great way to reduce traffic congestion, be green and … Continue reading →

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Mountain Biking Single Speed

Posted on December 1, 2008 by patclem

It’s been a while since I’ve been mountain biking. Before my first Jack and Back (which I count as what got me started road biking) I used to mountain bike all the time. Me and some co-workers would cut out … Continue reading →

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DIY Bright Bike Light

Posted on October 24, 2008 by patclem

OK, so I started receiving my parts today for my homemade bike light. I’m following http://www.bikeled.org/, an excellent resource, and Allen is a great guy, answering stupid questions about whether to hook up the LED’s in serial or parallel (serial … Continue reading →

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2007 MS150 Jack and Back!

Posted on September 22, 2007 by patclem

Please support me in the MS Midsouth (NMSS) MS150 Jack and Back! Did you know that Sheldon Brown was diagnosed with MS over the summer? I just can’t believe it. The icon of cycling – the happy go lucky guy … Continue reading →

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Tennessee3feet.org

Posted on September 13, 2007 by patclem

OK, I need Google to find our new project site, so I want it to find it multiple ways. Go check it out, and link to it from your site! www.tennessee3feet.org We’re launching the full campaign on October 10 with … Continue reading →

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Orbea Spirit Carbon + Gran Fondo Review!

Posted on April 3, 2007 by patclem

Yes, I finally got the new bike. It’s a Orbea Spirit Carbon, and here’s my review! The frame is a mix of steel, carbon fork and seat stays. Pretty neat bike. Gran Fondo of Nashville moved most of my Campy … Continue reading →

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