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.
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My mother buys stuff, gadgets and cheap nonsense!-->!-->!-->…
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!-->…
Robot’s Useless Reviews – Cassettes
In the great music media debate, you will find legions of vinyl enthusiasts. They like that warm hum (and all the pops and crackles too!). Some like CDs. They sound so clean,!-->…
TCI Friday
TCI Friday is a participation game. Read the topic below. Then throw in your two cents. Or ten.
I don't think I could be a lot happier with the bikes I have right now.!-->!-->!-->…
Video – Kris Kyle Hot Air Balloon BMX
Obviously, there's a ton of money in the energy drink market. Maybe we should make a TCI-branded sugary/caffeine/anti-depressant slurry and stick it in a brightly colored!-->…