Just purchased an Aventon Soltera 2.5. I love the bike, I’ve done over 30 miles so far. However, my butt really hurts after riding. I’ve done some research that maybe my seat height isn’t correct so I’ll adjust that. But does anyone have any saddle recommendations? This bike also doesn’t have any suspension which may also be a drawback. I appreciate any and all advice!
Hi,
I grew up in the Milwaukee area, left for college, and I've been gone for ~20 years.
I'm moving back in the spring of 27.
While I was out and about, I picked up cycling as a hobby. Mainly all-road/adventure style. I've been living in the Mid-Atlantic and have been living in mild-ish winters, or at least winters with minimal snow.
I lived in NC for 10 years (they don't have winter, they just have a weird fall/spring fusion) and I'm currently living Baltimore, and it gets cold here, but not that cold, and they don't get snow or ice that sticks around for too long.
So I'm used to cycling year round and I don't mind bundling up if it's cold.
I'm wondering how clear the trails are in Milwaukee? Do they plow and salt them?
I'm considering investing in a wide-tire (29+) bike with studded tires specifically for winter riding. Is that smart or overkill?
I just don't want to be stuck indoors for the winter, then struggling to get back into shape when spring rolls around.
I am not paid by them or anything, but I came to get some cables replaced on my bike and they have a 50% off on all Pearl Izumi stuff here. I picked up a couple of items and it was an awesome deal!
It’s mostly medium sizes, few items in other sizes are still available.
I know there's a desire to support one-off local bike shops, but what are thoughts on W&S? Is there anything bad about them?
I signed up for the Hilly Hundred in central Indiana at the beginning of October. Two-day ride, 50 mi with about 3000 ft of elevation per day. Not worried about the distances, but my typical routes are pretty flat (most comparable ride recently was 55 mi and 1200 ft elevation). I don’t have much practice riding actual high grade hills or prolonged climbs. I know central Indiana is nothing like actual mountain riding, but I still want to get some practice with pacing my climbs so I don’t come in too hot and burn out early.
Anyone have any good steep hills or longer climbs in the area? Looking for paved; prefer bike/pedestrian trails but comfortable riding on relatively safe stretches of road. Willing to drive a reasonable distance from the greater Milwaukee area if there’s a really good spot.
I rented a Bublr and rode part of the South Shore Line this morning. In trying to connect to the lakefront north of Summerfest, I got lost and ended up at the MMSD plant. Did I miss a turn? Does it connect without city streets? I looked at the map but was very confused. I was also riding by the minute with no phone mount for a GPS.
I’ve been riding bikes most of my life. For Milwaukee Record’s Spirit of Summer Week, I wrote about what biking has given me over the years, plus some of the people, rides, and organizations that make Milwaukee such a great city to explore by bike.