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
I have felt my heart break half way up a gray, dirt, hillside in the freezing rain. I have bonked, the energy leaving my legs/face/soul on sun-baked pavement miles from home.…
Op-Ed

Paris Roubaix Femmes 2021

Emlyn Lewis
This is not a race report, because we don't do that sort of thing. It's also not commentary on the race itself. Lizzie Deignan won. She broke away early and made it stick. It…
Page One

Video: The Iterations

Emlyn Lewis
I am fascinated by the evolution of the bicycle, intrigued that it took as long as it did to arrive on the scene, and then the way ideas and materials changed every part of…
Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
By the time you're reading this, I'm packing my bag to fly to Atlanta to run an ultramarathon. Running? Who cares? Yes, but also beside the point, because this TCIF isn't…
Talk

Revolting 6 Podcast

Emlyn Lewis
Stevil and Robot just drop the pretense and talk about music in this one. Skateboarding makes its customary appearance. If you like loud, fast bands or just like listening to…
Op-Ed

TCI Friday

Emlyn Lewis
Often I recall things I've said or written and think, "Hmmm...maybe I could have expressed that in a better way." On this week's Paceline I said that everyone, no exceptions,…

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More