Author
Emlyn Lewis
Robot fell in love with cycling watching the older neighborhood kids ride wheelies down the street. It was the early '70s, and Evel Knievel was jumping motorcycles over buses. Everything seemed possible. From that moment, the die was cast (iacta alia est).
He studied philosophy in college, of course he did. That's what idealists do, romantics, kids who think there must be a better way. At the same time, bikes were carrying him everywhere, delivering all of life's gifts and surprises. Occasionally he crashed and didn't mind.
One carbon atoms, two oxygens. A simple recipe. The sort that life seems to whip up a little too often, like mom's meatloaf, heavy, warm and dry.
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An Introvert’s Mistake
I should know better by now. It's a lesson I keep being taught, but one I continue to struggle with. There is nothing of any major importance in my life that I've achieved!-->…
Video – Chris Akrigg Rides Whyte
I know. I know. I've big-upped Chris Akrigg before, but I am an unabashed fan. In my dreams I can ride like this. For those who are unaware of this guy, imagine what Danny!-->…
TCI Friday
Here it is, your weekly discussion topic. Please contribute, so we can get to know you better or learn something from you.
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A Useful Review – ProBar Bolt Chews
I've been trying to revamp my usual ride food, not always relying on the stuff I jam in my pocket before most rides, like Clif Bloks, Lara Bars, etc. I discovered that!-->…
Robot’s Useless Reviews – Aerodynamics
You are the wrong shape. Please don't take this personally. We all are. Your shoulders are too square, and your pelvis is oriented in entirely the wrong direction. Your head!-->…
The Suspension of Disbelief
The Ardennes Classics concluded yesterday with Liege-Bastogne-Liege, La Doyenne, a hell of a long race, and one that's been run 108 times. As has been the case lately, the!-->…
TCI Friday
You know how this goes. I outline a scenario, set up a question, and then you swoop in and opine. It's how we make a community here. Please participate.
Last weekend I!-->!-->!-->…
Video – The Future (Is Now)
There is something really special happening in Kenya, in all of Africa, but in Kenya especially. We have featured Team Amani before, a team based in the the Rift Valley known!-->…
The Bike as Anti-Depressant
Last week on The Paceline, Padraig and I had a long conversation about depression. If that's a thing you want to hear more about, give it a listen. What follows is an edited!-->…