I really don’t like the word blog.
Particularly in social settings. I don’t like using it to describe what I do.
Here in Australia, we use a lot of slang words for describing things. One that we use for the toilet or going to the toilet – is the bog.
This can be challenging. Sometimes confusing–especially in a noisy bar or restaurant. I sometimes find myself frantically trying to clarify what I just said when the reaction on the recipients face is one of shock and horror.
“No, I said a BLOG! I write a blog – on the internet… oh never mind”
Another challenge of writing a blog online journal as opposed to a website is presenting previously written content to new readers.
Although I’ve had an awesome bunch of people reading my blog since day one, which has kept me motivated – I’ve seen a significant spike in my traffic over the past few weeks and it’s consistently growing. This is very humbling and mostly thanks to really nice humans like Wade at Cycling Tips and Jesper from Training For Cyclists referring readers over to me – among others.
Whilst I’m studying hard for my new job, I’ll take this opportunity to present seven of my old school favourite posts to you new peeps. I hope you enjoy.
- 11 Mistakes Cyclists Should Avoid – Besides coffee, one of the simple pleasures of riding on Saturday mornings is observing what some of the new cyclists wear out riding. Just last week I passed a guy who’d pulled his bib knicks over his flannel t-shirt. His seat was too high, no socks on and was wearing sneakers. He looked like a Romain wrestler in pre-season mode. Please wear socks… please.
- 8 Cycling Tips for Newbies – From this post, if there’s one thing to take away, carry food and spares on every ride (tube and pump). The amount of people I see walking their bikes home with a flat tyre is staggering. $50 Taxi rides home aren’t fun either. Just think of all the spare tubes you could buy with that money.
- If I Owned a Bike Shop – The internet is here to stay so why fight it. Flow with it. Do what you can and add value to your customers where you can. There’s no point getting all bitter at people shopping online.
- How to Sell Your Bike – With a little imagination and creativity there’s money to be made selling bikes. The problem with some people is that we take the safe road. We do what everyone else is doing. That’s okay if your goal is to blend in and mediocrity is acceptable to you.
- How to Cook Poached Eggs – Okay this was one of my first posts. I’m so embarrassed by this post that I have to share it. I’m a glutton for punishment. Cyclists need poached eggs goddamit!!
- Change your Rear Wheel Fast – Whether in a race or on a training ride, getting that rear wheel in and out can be frustrating for the beginner. Here’s a tip for doing it like a pro’.
- The Importance of Good Lights – It’s rolling into winter here in Australia which means a lot of early morning night riding. I just spend over $400 on lights for my bike. A lot? Read this post and then make your own mind up.
I hope you enjoy these over the next few days whilst I cram plenty of anatomy and surgery study into my brain for my new job. I’m also moving house this week so I’ll be back on Friday with another update.
Until then, safe riding.
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Photo Credit. Nice guy Jamie from Cycle Sport News.
