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kona ICU

dnorman — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:16:59 +0000

I had to take the bike into Bow Cycle for some work. I blew out the bottom bracket, and the chain was stretched and needed replacing. it likely needs another casette (after replacing it in February). and new disk brake pads. Still, it’s way cheaper than driving, or a gym membership. After over 15,000km on the bike, a little maintenance should keep it on the road for a few more…

cranky

dnorman — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:09:17 +0000

the bottom bracket on my bike wore out – not sure what’s happened exactly. the bottom bracket is definitely loose, with noticeable (and scary) wobbling and popping now, making it rather unsafe to ride. maybe worn bearings? something else? I’ll take it into Bow Cycle ASAP for repairs, meaning I’m bikeless for awhile. #cranky.

cruising under stoney

dnorman — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:51:43 +0000

I was bonked on the ride home. Completely out of gas, so I had to stop to rest briefly under the Stoney Trail overpass. There were lots of other bikes out on the path, which is always great!

BIG hill into Longview

dnorman — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:09:07 +0000

day 2 of the ride was definitely less gruelling than the first day, but this long, steep climb into the town of Longview as still pretty brutal.

2010 @ 1900km

dnorman — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:59:23 +0000

heading south, between Okotoks and Nanton, during the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer

climbing the LFH

dnorman — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:38:54 +0000

We went for a father’s day ride around the community. Evan climbed the LFH on his bike, without having to stop. Amazing.

2010/06/20: Make a photo that creates depth. Draw the viewer in by choosing an interesting foreground, middle-ground, and background. #ds217

coned

dnorman — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:16:16 +0000

7th avenue, near 8th street, on the way back to the C-Train platform after a quick visit to MEC and an insanely long visit to a lunch deli.

dandelion ride

dnorman — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:29:19 +0000

we went for a quick bike ride, despite the skies looking less than pleasant. had lunch at a neighbourhood park, before heading home as the winds picked up.

car(e)free

dnorman — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:18:59 +0000

the only way to get around.

2010/06/01: How do you get around: car, train, bicycle, plane, feet? Make a photo that represents your mode of transportation today. #ds198

blurred motion (retake)

dnorman — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:04:24 +0000

still not quite the shot I have in my head. I think I’ll need some kind of stabilizing gear to really get that one, but the motion blur is getting closer…

2010/05/18: Self-assessment is vital to artistic growth. Look thru the photos you’ve posted so far. Remake one you’d like to improve. #ds184