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.

Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
In introducing today's topic, I will be mentioning some friends and promoting a cause that is personal. I stand to gain nothing from highlighting these people and things, but…
Page One

In Dreams

Emlyn Lewis
I visit the log a few times a week. It's on one of my dog-walking routes, close to the entrance of a local park. I'm not sure how the log got there or how long it has been…
Talk

Paceline Podcast 280

Emlyn Lewis
John answers a listener question about getting comfortable and avoiding injury on the bike, and Patrick talks about how learning to deal with the hardest, darkest moments on…
Talk

Revolting 19

Emlyn Lewis
This week Stevil and Robot talk about creativity and the state thereof in the world of bikes, not to mention their own creative processes. Skateboarding and music come up, as…
Page One

Weight Weenies

Emlyn Lewis
I spent a number of years selling bikes for a living, and I found that, even though we know better now, people are still fixated on the weight of their bike. They spend…
Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
I find myself at zero (not Less Than). Three weeks of back spasms. Three weeks of submitting myself to all manner of arcane treatments. Three weeks of couch-bound,…

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