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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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Video – Camp Loops

Emlyn Lewis
I became aware of the Women's Freeride Movement via friend and TCI contributor Christina Sinkovec. Cursory research turned up this little nugget of riding joy. Here's a group…
Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
TCI Friday isn't an essay, a feature or a review. It's a long form question. We'd love your answer below. How old you are doesn't matter, or at least it doesn't matter to…
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Things Just Got Harder

Emlyn Lewis
The truth is important. I believe that. Truth is the basis of trust, and trust is the foundation of a sense of safety and security. Also, the truth has taken a real beating…
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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…

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