Blog Feed: BentriderNJ

To much time on my hands

Published on 2012-05-16 09:18:00

As I sit at my desk looking out at the rain filed sky I wonder about what to do next on my trike. > read more

Kuat Bottle Lock Arrived yesterday

Published on 2012-05-15 07:37:00

Yesterday USPS delivered my Kuat bottle lock and I was highly impressed with the ingenuity of the thing. > read more

Gale Force blaster UPDATE:

Published on 2012-05-14 09:48:00

Yesterday I purchased two (2) Radio Shack part # 270-409 and a RCA Female plug. > read more

Gale Force Blaster thought

Published on 2012-05-13 11:50:00

I had sent two emails to the makers of the Gale Force Blaster regarding the use of two 9 volt batteries with the horn, and to my surprise no answer. > read more

Another day another update

Published on 2012-05-11 11:07:00

Last season when I flipped my trike on a nearby back road I not only damaged myself I lost my Kuat Bottle Lock. > read more

Maxxon Brake Light is here and installed

Published on 2012-05-09 13:54:00

Early this afternoon the USPS truck dropped off the brake light. > read more

Maxxon Brake Light Has Shipped

Published on 2012-05-09 10:17:00

I was notified the day before yesterday that the Maxxon Brake Light was shipped from California on the 7th by USPS First Class mail. > read more

Mounting the new Brake Light

Published on 2012-05-07 11:21:00

After ordering the Maxxon brake light I thought I had better come up with a mount for it. > read more

Another Safety upgrade

Published on 2012-05-05 11:08:00

For the longest time I have been in the market for a brake light, and I finally found one that needs no switches or wires. > read more

Everyday something comes before riding!

Published on 2012-05-02 19:56:00

We had a few nice weeks for me to ride, but many things prevented me from getting on the trike. > read more

First updat of the season

Published on 2012-04-29 09:55:00

I wanted a better taillight for the Black Widow just for my riding conditions. These conditions are not unusual to say the least. These conditions are dusk and cloudy and overcast. > read more

Riding season is upon us!

Published on 2012-04-27 07:29:00

Well folks riding season is starting and I am doing my general maintenance and some upgrades to the Black Widow. > read more

Steady as she goes!

Published on 2011-07-06 09:34:00

After a close medical scare I am back riding, but it is going to be a slow start. A few weeks ago I was just sitting around after a walk along the D&R canal when all of a sudden I felt like my throat was closing up and there was someone sitting on my chest. I was really scared as this has happened twice before after a spider bite and a bee sting. I can't use an Epe pen as I can't tolerate the drug. I called my wife who was at a friends house around the corner and she rushed home. We headed for [..] > read more

Slow ride from hell

Published on 2011-06-08 09:48:00

This morning I decided that I would make up for lost rides after my injury. Big misconception on my part. It was 96℉ at 8:45 AM when I started my ride. No matter how hard I pushed myself it was like pedaling against a brick wall. > read more

First ride after my accident!

Published on 2011-06-02 10:19:00

Well this morning I decided to ride along with a friend for a short 7.75 mile break in run. It wasn't the fastest ride I have done in the past but it was just enough to test the repairs and brake adjustments. All repairs and adjustments were go > read more

Ready for the road

Published on 2011-06-01 10:02:00

Yesterday the last of the repairs were completed. The brake rotor was slightly bent, but the LBS was able to straighten it without a problem. I am still in a lot of pain and my arm looks nasty, but I am going to be riding tomorrow. It won > read more

Trying to get back on the road

Published on 2011-05-26 10:42:00

Well it is a few days since I flipped the Black Widow and some things are improving while others are not. First thing yesterday I bought the parts needed to repair the computer mount, and a new replacement Mirrcycle Mirror. Last evening I cut t > read more

Flipped the Black Widow Today.

Published on 2011-05-24 12:43:00

This morning I was out on my usual route and came to a corner that I usually can take at 20+ mph, and flipped the trike. There has been a huge amount of rain and sand had been washed up on the road, so I didn't have a chance. There is no damage to th > read more

Nice ride, but no riding partner today

Published on 2011-05-12 09:59:00

I rode 11 miles by myself and felt a little lonely. My average speed was 12.4 mph and my max speed was 22.2 mph. I burnt 623 calories and my avg HR was 139 and my max HR was 165. There was a bit of abnormalities between my Garmin Edge 305 and my iPho > read more

Added iPhone mount

Published on 2011-02-13 09:22:00

Yesterday I added a SlipGrip iPhone 4 mount to the left instrument cluster. It will allow me to use my iPhone 4 and the Cyclemeter on my rides. This mount allows use of the OtterBox Defender on the phone. Now my phone is at least protected from minor > read more

Published on 2010-10-07 10:06:00

I Planned to ride today, but the wind had another idea regarding that. I was all dressed and headed out the door for my ride, and got all of 20 feet before I returned home. The wind was blowing in all directions with speeds exceeding 20 mph. I had > read more

Rain again today & flag update!

Published on 2010-10-01 18:16:00

This morning I ordered a replacement flag from Devil Women Flags. This is the same place I ordered my original flag. I placed the order for a yellow MARS flag which is the same design as the original flag, but in yellow not orange. The order wa > read more

The rain stopped for a bit!

Published on 2010-09-29 09:16:00

This morning I had a few things to get done, but I managed to get out as soon as possible. The rain is do to return this afternoon, but the weather forecasters have not been right in a while. I rode 10.16 miles in 40:15 minutes at an average sp > read more

Rain, Rain and more Rain

Published on 2010-09-27 08:44:00

It looks like bad weather until Wednesday so riding is out. I ordered a Nathan wrist wallet the other day as I realized that I had no room to carry my wallet while the trike is in lite weight mode. I am hoping that this will serve the purpose. I wa > read more

MARS ride from NJ Bents in Hamilton Square

Published on 2010-09-26 14:53:00

This morning went for a group ride with three other members of MARS. Steve Friedlander led the ride through West and East Windsor and Heightstown. We rode 22.05 miles under very cloudy skies. A few times it started to rain, but all in all we lucke > read more

Windy start to the weekend

Published on 2010-09-25 09:30:00

This morning I got a little later start as I have my weekend chores to do. The ride was a little daunting as it was very windy again. Even with the strong winds I pushed forward trying not to loose against the wind. I rode 10.18 miles in 42:23 > read more

Ever thickening fog & Jacket test

Published on 2010-09-24 09:35:00

This morning I got up to a cloudy sky and thickening fog. The fog seemed to worsen as the morning progressed. I decided that I wasn't giving up a day of riding so I got my gear together and headed out. I turned on my headlight and my flas > read more

No ride today but purchase made

Published on 2010-09-23 15:21:00

Today I was unable to ride as I spent the morning have an epidural shot into my cervical column, to treat chronic pain. I hope to ride tomorrow morning.I made two purchases one yesterday and one today. The first was for one yard of 1" wide reflective > read more

Nice day for a ride & derailleur problems

Published on 2010-09-22 08:57:00

This morning was perfect weather for a ride, the temperature was a beautiful 60℉ when I started and 64℉ at the end. I rode 10.10 miles in 41:05 minutes with an average speed of 14.8 mph and a max speed of 28.2 mph. My average HR was 143 bpm and m > read more

Winds have died down some, what a relief!

Published on 2010-09-21 09:08:00

After yesterdays ride from hell, I was dreading going out today, but I pushed myself. There are those days where I get in a funk and want to vegetate. Today I started out and was pushing hard and not getting anywhere. I continued to push and ne > read more