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Upgraded bicycle kickstand

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I took the original kickstand off my bike because it wouldn't hold the load when I had my ortlieb saddlebags on the rear pannier. I'm eager to test this kickstand that was made in Switzerland the kickstand brand is Pletcher Twin.

Late Summer Evening Ride

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Lonnie Wormley enjoying pastoral hay fields on Eight Mile Road I have been gradually building up the muscles in my hip.  Today I could tell that they were stronger than a few weeks ago.  I measure the strength in the hip joint muscles above my right femur when I stand up and pedal up small hills.  When I tried to do this a few months ago my stronger left leg would greatly over power my crank and my right leg could not keep pace while I was standing.  I could only compensate for the week right hip by sitting when I rode on my sissy bike.  Today was the first time that I was able to maintain good balance and pedal up several hills while standing.  I am pleased with my gradual approach to rehabilitating my hip. Pastoral hay fields on Eight Mile Road Today was a wonder ride for a summer evening.  The wind was slight giving just enough breeze to evaporate the sweat off of my skin and keep me cool.  I love riding in the early evening as it is usually low traffic and the long rays