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Necessary Biking Gear: Top Seven
By Kathryn Mosely
When I moved to the scenic Columbia River Gorge, I was a runner. I had lived in flat country, where there
were miles of bark-o-mulched trails along the Willamette River. Here in the Gorge, it was different. Everything
was straight up, then straight down, and I couldn't find a bark path anywhere. I had to find alternatives to
running; the steep hard trails were killing my knees and hips.
The Gorge of the Columbia River is a recreation mecca that's especially attractive to mountain bike riders and
windsurfers. Swimming doesn't appeal to me, so I decided to check out mountain biking. In the end, that was
among the best decisions I've made, but I began with caution. For one thing, I didn't know if my interest would
last. That's why I started by getting a low-end bike (that had some serious weight problems) It was a clunker,
looking back on it now. I also held back on investing in some of the biking 'gear'. It's not that I'm cheap - it's
just that much of it seemed to be for hip-ness instead of usefulness.
But once I tried things out, I quickly realized that a lot of the gear you can buy is not to look cool, but to
function better. Here are my 7 favorites that in my post- runner, pre-biker days I resisted, and now I couldn't
imagine going without.
1. Padded shorts. They make you more comfortable, especially for long rides. Whether you're road biking or
mountain biking, it pays to invest in these shorts.
2. Well-vented helmet. You've got to buy a helmet anyway, right? If you don't wear one you're crazy. Spend the
extra bucks to get one made of the super-strong material that affords lots of vents to help keep you from over-
heating. And in the case of helmets, you get what you pay for: the higher-end helmets are easier to adjust for a
better fit.
3. Pedals and shoes with cleats (clipless). After a bit of a learning curve on how to release quickly and be able
to lock-in going up hill, clipless becomes as automatic as shifting gears. You especially notice the benefits when
you're road-biking; you're gaining on the entire stroke instead of only the downward push.
4. Hydration pack (a backpack with a water-bladder -Camelbak brand is an example). My first one was a gift,
or I might never have tried one. Now I love having 100 ounces of water easily available, instead of that goofy
move where you have to reach down and get the water bottle out of the rack, lift your head to drink - losing
sight of the trail, and then fumbling the water bottle back into the rack. No wonder I hardly ever drank enough
during rides and ended up slightly dehydrated every time. I also appreciate that the pack holds my keys, cell
phone, energy bar, and rain jacket.
One suggestion: The water bottle is a keeper because it's great tool for dogs chasing you. Once you've gotten
good at aiming, you'll be able to squirt the dog and not miss a stroke. The dog invariably turns away.
5. Yellow goggles. Same as helmets, you really should wear eye protection. I had clear goggles and sunglasses.
When I first began noticing the yellow and orange goggles, 'poser-gear' came to mind. Then I used a friend's
pair, and wow! The yellow lenses do brighten up your visibility, making a tremendous difference on shady trails
or during low-light times and overcast days.
6. Half-finger gloves. The palms are padded, so that feels nice on long rides. The best part is what they do
for you on wipe-outs, which are bound to happen. I've gotten lots of scraped knees, but my hands always come
out feeling fine.
The Bike. Once I realized that biking was not only a great alternative to running for the sake of my joints, but
it was more fun in general, I gave the clunker away. Then I invested in a good bike - lightweight frame and
components, with suspension. It's a pure delight to ride on a well-made machine. http://www.acerbike.com/
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RECIPE :
Barley Pilaf with Artichoke Hearts
From Cooking Light
A serving of this meatless main dish offers nearly a third of an adult's suggested daily requirement of fiber.
Serve with cherry tomatoes tossed with a bottled vinaigrette.
2 cups warm water
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
2 tablespoons commercial pesto
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 3 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and
simmer 8 minutes or until tender.
While barley cooks, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add artichokes and garlic.
Sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir pesto, lemon juice, and chickpeas into the cooked barley. Serve artichoke mixture over barley; top with
cheese.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup barley mixture, 1/4 cup artichoke mixture, and 2 tablespoons cheese)
NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 405(28% from fat); FAT 12.6g(sat 4g,mono 6.1g,poly 1.5g); PROTEIN 17.5g; CHOLESTEROL
12mg; CALCIUM 267mg; SODIUM 825mg; FIBER 8.7g; IRON 3.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 57.8g
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