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A Clydesdale is a cyclist over 6' or 200 pounds. I'm Mike Wendland and this site is for the Clydesdale community and everyone in pursuit of fitness and fun through bicycling.

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What a day for bike riding

Saturday, May 10th, 2008

So there I was, wishing I had scheduled a Team Clydesdale ride this week instead of next when, about 8:45 am this morning, the phone rang. It was Tim, saying a group of very impatient riders were at the meet spot.
He had them all say their names in the phone.
I felt guilty. For a second. […]

Group training ride Sat. May 3 still on

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

… but if it’s pouring rain or bad weather is obviously imminent… I’ll train indoors.
Looks like it will be cloudy, with maybe some drizzles, but not worse. We can handle that, right?

On the Trail Again

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

My 2008 bike season welcome video…
Let’s go ride.

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How to Get a Great Deal on a Used Bicycle

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

From Rick Kern, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com

Lets Start with How to Buy a Used Bike Cheap First you need to become very knowledgeable about what you want. Looking at New Bicycles will educate you about what type of bike you want and what is available. Test ride and learn as much as you can about new […]

Your truck, your bike and you

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

From Getrude Sayzer, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com

A pickup truck is a vehicle that is commonly used for off-road adventures and usually once destination is reached the rest of the outdoor fun is continued by means of biking. Pickup trucks have a lot of space at the back that can accommodate lots of cargoes including a bike. […]

Preventive Maintenance For Your Bicycle

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

From Gregg Hall, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
Like all mechanical contraptions, your bicycle is vulnerable to wear and tear caused by regular use and exposure to the elements. Routine preventive maintenance will keep your bicycle in peak condition and safe for riding throughout the year. Although some bicycle repair and maintenance is best performed by a qualified […]

Bike Tour Packing List

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

From Reg Gupton, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
This bike tour packing list is definitive. It has been tested and proven on many trips. Every item is essential even if it may look marginal. Some people never carry cooking gear. They eat in restaurants along the way. You may choose to carry yours if that is your style.
Traveling […]

Bicycle Locks

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

From Reg Gupton, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
Bicycle locks are a key tool in your bike’s safety. If you love your bike as I do and it is expensive too, you need to invest some serious time (researching what lock suits your needs) and money to buy the best of many good bicycle locks on the market. […]

Bicycle Clothes-an overview

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

From Reg Gupton, special to ClydesdaleFitness.com
I see two types of cyclists on the road - those wearing regular street clothes when cycling, and those wearing specialized bicycle clothes. (The latter include a subspecies that looks like a moving billboard.) I started riding in cut off Levis and running shoes. Now I never ride except in […]

Michigander 2007 Videos all posted

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

I’ve posted all my Detroit Free Press videos on YouTube and Blip as well as the Freep site. Check -em out and spread the word where they can be found.

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