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Spring is BACK and summer is close on her heels!
Now is the time to get those inline skates out of the bag and check them out. After brushing off the cobwebs, you'll want to give them a good tune-up and check over before going out for the first time this season. Here's a checklist of what I did to get mine road-ready:
1.) Remove and rotate wheels, (simply flip them from the previous position).
2.) Dust the wheel hubs and frame once the wheels are off.
3.) Remove the bearing shield and use a little BSB "dry" lubricant on the ball bearings.
Check for any chips in your wheels or other problems that could cause a hazard out on the road. Remember too to take along extra water for your first day out. You may be a little out of condition, (o.k. maybe a LOT), so be mindful not to push yourself too hard at first. If you've put on a few pounds over the winter and or lost a little muscle tone, give yourself a break! Rome wasn't rebuilt in a day and you are less likely to incur injury if you ease rather than blast your way back into your skating routine.
I cross train by bicycling but after being grounded for the winter, it takes some time to get into that "zone" I am used to functioning at. However once you get over that first day's shock, the rest is easy from there. Taking along an energy bar is always a good idea too but loss of water is the greatest factor in causing falls and accidents. Most of all, just have fun! Take along your iPod to help you relax and get into the flow.
If you are doing trails or going to be out for most of the day, you might want to take along the Outdoor Bible which is a map-like, tear & waterproof folding text.
As you can see here in the photo, we tested it when we were out snowshoeing this past March and held up beautifully. The pages just don't get soaked or rip! Mud, snow, grass and dirt just rinse right off. Perfect for putting into your backpack for the woods when you take a pit stop and want to be totally recharged. This is the perfect Bible to take kayaking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, hiking, camping and everything else you could think of enjoying outdoors. Published by Bardin&Marsee it gives you the complete New Testament to go. The one we tested is the New American Standard Version with the words of Jesus in red. Print is quite small but considering the lightweight and compact size, its an acceptable trade off. Comes in a camoflage duffle bag so you don't scare the animals away. For more information on how to get the Outdoor Bible visit: The Outdoor Bible WebsiteSee you out there!
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Updated: Saturday, 16 June 2007 11:59 AM EDT
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