The Period of a Light
I looked back over my left shoulder to see if the light had changed or if the WALK sign was lit. I did this reflexively. The thing is I had run the light. I admit it. That's…
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Robot’s Useless Reviews – Cold Pizza
Anyone who has ridden too far or too fast, or both, and then come home, shelled, bedraggled and way off the caloric deep end, knows the sublime joy of discovering some…
Seeing Bikes More Clearly
The bicycle is both a simple machine, a seat, handlebars and two wheels, and also a complex system, with angles and millimeters that can be shifted to alter the way it rides.…
TCI Friday
I'm looking out the window. I think it's a good place to start. The weather app on my phone (Wunderground) has already told me that it's 48F, with an 8mph wind that makes it…
Video – Tour de France – Unchained
As a general rule, I'm not here to shill for Netflix documentaries. However. I'd be a liar and hypocrite if I said I wasn't going to watch this. Twice.
Last week I wrote…
A Useful Review – The BonDry Hydration Bladder Dryer
This time of year, I’m pretty frequently turning to a hydration pack for long mountain bike adventures. And unlike standard water bottles that are straightforward to clean…
The Bikes We Are
Lee pulled up next to us. He was out doing hill repeats. He's one of those people, I'm afraid. I'm friends with him anyway, cause he's a sweet guy and what do I care how he…
Robot’s Useless Reviews – CO2
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.
In fact, we're slowly…
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…