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Enjoy the silence – rides without the wind noise

Enjoy the silence – rides without the wind noise

That soothing white noise… The sound of wind rushing past while riding has been revered longer than written history might recall.  It’s a kind reminder that I’m moving fast.  When it came to my video recordings, I’m not as fond of it.  The background sound is completely washed out by the wind noise.  It made me think about hearing loss and being distracted from danger.  I ride a lot, so it’s a valid concern. The light bulb above the head……

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Dinotte headlight

Dinotte headlight

It slices in the dark… Here is what I did with my Dinotte head lamp to make it work comfortably with my setup.  First off, the unit that I purchased is the 400L headlight without the battery.  It ran for around $150 and this was my primary reason for being reluctant for screwing it up with a modification. Not long after placing the order, the headlight arrived.  The headlight was built solid and I had to poke around to get…

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Strava – Leading the pack in track data

Strava – Leading the pack in track data

Lately, something about Strava keeps me coming back for more.  This personal tracking app that runs on both iPhone and Android makes it a snap to log rides.  It’s not the simplicity or the details that has my attention, it’s the unseen potential.  The off the shelf app and plans offered by Strava don’t really give the casual onlooker an understanding of this.  It’s hidden in the myriad of API’s offered by third party developers. RaceShape.com has a site with three tools to enhance…

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