An Island in the Storm: Testing the Wabash (and My Legs) in the Taconics

While rain was forecasted all day on Friday, a sudden break in the weather around 2 PM gave me the perfect window to head out on the Yamaha Wabash RT. It’s the only bike in my stable equipped with full fenders, and since it’s a Class 3 e-bike with pedal assist, it was also the perfect candidate for a wet-weather shakeout. Funnily enough, I hadn't ridden this bike in almost two years; an issue at my old office building had prevented me from recharging the battery in the garage, which ultimately put an end to my bike commuting.

PHP a la nuit

 

Yesterday, a mountain bike ride hosted by Rutland City Bikes popped up in my Strava feed for 5:30 PM at Pine Hill Park. I RSVP'd, but what I found funny was that when I swung by the shop earlier in the day to pick up my back wheel for the CAADx, I asked JT about the ride and he was completely clueless. His exact words were, "I don't social media anymore."

Chasing Wandrer Miles: Cruising the Burlington Loop

Jul 1, 2025

Camel's Hump

Tuesday after work, I headed out for a ride around the Burlington area. My main objective for the evening? Maximize my Wandrer total by sticking strictly to roads and paths I’d never pedaled through before.

Morning Roubaix

 Jun 30, 2025

Ann headed off to work early Monday morning and I was planning on meeting her in Burlington that evening so before heading north I went out for a little gravel ride around Rutland.

Full Faced

 Jun 29, 2025

Ann & I stepped up our downhill game by getting full face helmets.  We both bought Giro Switchblade Full Face Helmets. What's cool about these helmets is that the chin bar is removable and you can wear them like a normal mountain bike helmet.