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  • My Review of Brooks Cascadia 3 Trail-Running Shoes – Men’s

    Originally submitted at REI

    Cushioned for running on tough trails, these Cascadia 3 shoes feature adaptable posts to adjust to terrain irregularities and provide stability.

    Needs more work on the heel design

    By Todd Scott from Detroit, MI on 7/31/2008
    1 star out of 5

    Sizing: Feels true to size

    Width: Feels true to width

    Pros: Rugged, Lightweight, Good Traction, Comfortable

    Cons: Unstable heel, Poor heel cushioning

    I really tried to make these shoes work as a medium- to long-distance trail runner. After three trail runs (55 miles), it’s apparent that they aren’t going to work. I had hoped to use these at this years Leadville 100 race.

    The biggest problem is the apparent lack of heel cushioning for the heel strike. After my run, both my heels are sore for a day.

    The shoes are stable on non-technical, flat surfaces. However, on rocky terrain, the heel is quick to twist even after tightening the laces a little past the comfort point.

    I’ve been running trail ultras for many years and haven’t experienced these issues with my mainstay, Montrails, which I had purchased at REI.

    (legalese)

  • Ice Cream and Falafel

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    Serving up ice cream and falafel in Detroit

    Everyone knows biking and ice cream do together well. The newly opened Dairy World adds falafel and other Middle Eastern foods to that winning combination.

    Dairy World is on Woodward just south of Seven Mile, but perhaps more famous for being next door to Dutch Girl Donuts.

    It’s a family run business that seems to have a lot of funk, and lately has been gaining more and more customers. I know I’m doing my part by sampling their menu nearly every time I bike past. I can vouch for the grape slushies, vanilla malts, soft serve cones, and the falafel platter. They’re all good.

  • Run through the Mt. Olivet Cemetery

    Yum... Pancakes...

    I recently signed up for a very interesting 4-mile run through Detroit’s scenic Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The race is this Sunday. There’s a 1.5 mile walk option as well.

    The key selling point? Post-race pancakes!

    I’m already thinking up some punny excuses, e.g. “I nearly died out there.”

    You can register on-line. Also, the Free Press has an great article about the race.

  • Detroit City Fest

    It sure seems like more and more folks are riding their bikes around Detroit. Last weekend’s City Fest certainly seemed to have more people getting their by bike. If you live even close to the New Center area, it’s probably faster to bike there due to the heavy car traffic and ease in parking your bicycle.

    Below are a few photos from Sunday right around the time when George Clinton, Funkadelic, and Parliament took the stage. The crowd was awesome. The band was awesome.

  • Random Detroit Photos

    I did a bike ride from Royal Oak to Belle Isle yesterday. On the way, I checked on the Russell Industrial Centers bike-in Motor City Moviehouse facilities, sneaked a peek at the Dequindre Cut, and took some interesting photos (below).