Author
Conner Burns
Conner is a cyclist, artist, firefighter, writer ... quite varied. If you think his present activities are diverse, you should look at his past. The constant throughout his life has been the bike. Once he learned to ride a bike he never stopped. All varieties of bikes, all kinds of racing and all types of terrain. Currently he just rides when he can for as long as possible. All surfaces are good; but his favorite street sign states - pavement ends.
Last week I spoke of critical decisions. Actually, I focused on one. My premise is that one decision can have farther reaching impact than you might think. Sometimes!-->…
Critical Decision
Seasons. People speak of ‘loving the changing of the seasons. Hmmm. I am always sad to see the warmth depart and the cold arrive, but it is part of life, so I just accept it.!-->…
but they are charging me more…
Bike shops. They are gold. Better said - they should be valued like gold. Today you can buy a bike and/or bike stuff from your computer. The bike shop additionally provides!-->…
aging?
Have you been riding a while and are you are getting old? Let us see - cycling version.
1 - Your cycling buddy has never ridden or seen a tubular tire, but you still!-->!-->!-->…
maybe we can name the next one
Gravel? Dirt? Roads? All Roads?
You might have read when I spoke of terminology in past writings. Clarity is important to me. Those that ride with me know that I!-->!-->!-->…
i wash my …
I am working on an article about washing the bike and waxing my chain. It brought a memory to me from my past. It is not bike related… but think it might make you laugh, so!-->…
storage space?
Storage Space - we all need more. Or, want more. I guess if we were runners, that might be another drawer in the bedroom, but alas we are cyclists. Most of us probably have!-->…
Attire?
What do you wear on the bike? The ‘uniform’ is Lycra shorts and a jersey. Some wear baggy pants. Some wear performance t-shirts or no shirt at all. Some wear very little. The!-->…
Mediocrity You Say?
Once upon a time I raced. Translated that means that if I was not at work I was riding - or better said - training. If you race/raced you know. All focus is on training: on!-->…
Don’t look!!!
She was very supportive. She came to the mountain bike races and held my muddy shoes as I washed my bike. She handed up food. She stood in beautiful but desolate places!-->…