What Is a Bike Worth?
Anyone who remembers the ‘80s will have the sense that bikes cost a hell of a lot more than they used to, though someone smart once said that comparison is the theft of joy.…
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TCI Friday – If the Shoe Fits
My first pair of cycling shoes were some budget Shimano road shoes. They were not good, but it was the '90s, and I didn't know any better. Once I started paying a little…
Do(n’t) Buy a New Bike
Even people who know me well, ostensibly friends, who seek out my advice as an "expert" in my field, make a regular practice of ignoring what I've told them, so don't bat an…
Video – Far Beyond with Lachlan Morton
In my mind, Lachlan Morton is one of the most interesting professional cyclists on the scene today. Why? Well, he decided the pro peloton wasn't really for him, and then he…
TCI Friday – When You Gonna Live Your Life Right?
If there have been times in my life when I've been fit and fast, then it was mainly by accident. I have never subscribed to a real training program, and I lack the discipline…
TCI Friday – Hot Dates
A spontaneous bike ride is a nice thing. Get a wild hair, grab your bike, head out the door. It's amazing how few of my rides are spontaneous. Is that because being an adult…
Video – Cycle Speedway
There's a lot of charm still in the cycloverse. For example, there's Cycle Speedway, which is maybe the simplest form of bike racing you're gonna find. A short, oval track.…
TCI Friday – Dubious Hygiene
The fitter I get, the grosser I tend to be, and the greater my tolerance for being gross becomes. Before I go further, let me suggest that our modern standards for hygiene…
Video – Balance
This little video is a meditation on what the bike does for us, and there are a few things I really like about it. First of all, it's brief. The filmmaker isn't packing shots…