Try All Three

Nothing wakes me out of a peaceful blog-hibernation like an infuriating new article from BikeRadar.com. The article seemed benign enough with its "15 Way To Ensure Your Best Summer's Riding Ever." Most of the points made in it were what you'd expect from a cycling publication pulling generic tips for summer riding. "Try All Three" was the final bit of advice from the author, Andy Wadsworth (Wadsworth? Really?). He starts with "Having a new goal will add variety to your regime, so why not enter a triathlon?" and then I blacked out in a fit of rage. If your goal is to be held to some supposed standard of fitness and look like an idiot, then sure sign up for the next doggy-paddle, coast, jog event. If you want variety get a different bike. I'll probably write more in the near future, but I'm still a bit groggy from hibernation so long.