I purchased the Saucony Type A5 back in May 2012 for road races. I wanted something specifically for 5-10K racing. I kept my Mizuno Waverider 15 for training. At 5.6oz these shoes are crazy light. I cannot think of a better way to describe them.
Category: Gear
Cannondale CAAD10-5 Update
With Hurricane Sandy putting the smack down on the northeast right now, I thought it would be a good time for a long term review of Mia’s road bike. Her 48cm 2011 Cannondale CAAD10-5. Hands down, the # 1 search term that draws people to On & Off Rhodes is CAAD10. Every time I look…
New Trails (To Me)
Generally this time of year I like to get out and explore areas that have caught my eye in the past, but for whatever reason(s) I just have not gone and checked them out. Riding Rob Brook and the Nan last week is a perfect example. This weekend though, I decided to keep it a…
Don’t Call it a Comeback
So, it’s been about 2 years since I raced cyclocross. Longer still since I raced a road bike, but that is a story for another day….. Most of the past 2 years have been dabbling in duathlons, running (5K, 10K, half marathons) and just riding for fun. Paul and I have done some mountain bike…
New Race Shoes
It’s been almost 20 years since I had a pair of dedicated race shoes for running. My last pair was in high school for spring track season. I’ve been contemplating a race only pair of shoes for awhile now, I just couldn’t decide which pair to get. After almost a year on my Saucony Peregrine…
First Test
Tomorrow is my first real test of the season. Heading down for the Wrentham Duathlon. Run 3, bike 11, run 2. Here’s to hoping for a fast and fun time.
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