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Is it just me, or is this nutty?

Somehow my second month of winter town biking has slipped by. It’s been chilly to cold, in a Northern CA kind of way, so not really that cold. But I am glad to have my gloves and a nice wool … Continue reading

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A Delusional Deluge?

I rode my bike to work the other day in a deluge. I’m not sure exactly what the definition of  “deluge” is, but as in the famous quote about pornography, I know it when I see it. It was raining … Continue reading

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An inconvenient convenience

What’s the sweetest experience you can have as a “round town” bicyclist? I’ll entertain submissions, but right up toward the top of any list has to be “passing cars”. When I lived in a more urban setting it was pretty … Continue reading

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My New Old Bike

My good ol’ mountain bike; so many miles, so much fun. Then one day a new mountain bike came into my life. A sexy little single speed, so light, so fast. My good ol’ mountain bike slowly receded to the … Continue reading

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Cycling in Your Work Clothes: The Short-Distance Commute SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 by simplybike When I first thought about riding my bike for transportation and not just leisure, I embarked on an extensive internet search for any sites with tips and … Continue reading

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