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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.

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Road Mode

Emlyn Lewis
In road mode, I am constantly checking my shoulder to make sure my companion(s) are on my wheel and in good order. Simultaneously, I am scanning our path for manhole covers,…
Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
TCI Friday works best when you throw your two cents in the pot at the end. Read. Comment. As a bike rider, I like to think I'm an environmentalist, but words and labels…
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Falling Off

Emlyn Lewis
The accidents and injuries recounted here took place a long time ago. We're healed now, but we're different than before. I've been thinking more about this because I've been…
Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
TCI Friday works best if you contribute your thoughts below in comments. The World Cup is on, which is of no real consequence here on TCI, except that it provides an…

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