It wouldn’t be good to resist the Autumn light that makes it easier than normal to get out on the bike and onto the Monon Trail. In a few weeks, Winter will have us scavenging for motivation like junk-yard raccoons. Today tosses the thing in front of us like a juicy sirloin. Don’t waste the [...]
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colors, shapes, friends, and strangers: an Autumn afternoon on the Monon
Posted in my hometown, thin rubber on October 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
fabulous: Liberty Bicycles, Asheville, North Carolina
Posted in Americana, reseña, thin rubber on May 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Bike shops seem to enjoy a high-spirited ambience in disproportionate numbers. It is not uncommon for camaraderie to season the interaction between owners, staff, and customers. Yet even in this remarkable arena, Asheville’s Liberty Bicycles stands out. This Trek-heavy and expansive shop is filled with dogs, most lolly-gagging comfortably on the floor but one or [...]
sandbagging it on two wheels: why some men deserve no friends
Posted in thin rubber on May 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Sandbagger (noun) Definition (from about.com) 1. Generally, any golfer who misleads others about his ability level, claiming to be worse than he actually is at golf. 2. More specifically, a golfer who artificially inflates his handicap index in order to better his chances of winning tournaments or bets. A sandbagger is considered by many to [...]
friends, wheels, climbs, and exhaustion in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Day one of a trek)
Posted in thin rubber on May 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
χαλεπὰ τὰ καλά. ‘Hard are the good things.’ I remember the day my beloved Greek professor, Jerry Hawthorne, taught us that the Greeks had understood ‘No pain, no gain’ long before it became a truism of our culture. Decades ago at Wheaton College, Jerry warned us that life’s achievements, improvements, and ennobling experiences—learning Greek, for [...]
cool-weather cycling gloves: Louis Garneau 2009/10 Gel EX-Z Full Finger Cycling Gloves
Posted in reseña, thin rubber on December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
When the weather turns chill but not yet icy, it’s time to get out these Louis Garneu full-finger cycling gloves. I reckon them useful down to about 30 degrees. Below that and you need sturdier stuff. The EX-Z pulls on easily and provides good comfort. They are well-constructed and should last a few seasons, use [...]
cold feet: Louis Garneau Stopzone Tech Shoe Covers
Posted in reseña, thin rubber, tagged bicycling on December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Really cold-weather riding calls for warmer stuff than the Louis Garneau Stopzone shoe covers. But rainy weather and your garden-variety start-of-winter stuff will be cheerfully warded off by thise waterproof covers. They pull nicely over shoes, leaving the business parts of the underside of them uncovered so they can get on with their work. A [...]
let the blind see: Bike Peddler ‘Take a Look’ eyeglass mirror
Posted in reseña, thin rubber, tagged bicycling on December 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was skeptical that a product with this low price tag could adjust to my glasses and required angle of vision and prove sturdy enough to qualify as a keeper. I was wrong. Bike Peddler’s Take a Look eyeglass mirror does both. It must be said that an eye-glass-attached mirror is not for every cyclist. [...]
cool head, safe head: Trek Interval bike helmet
Posted in reseña, thin rubber, tagged bicycling on December 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This stylish value-point bike helmet is all I expected at the mid-fifty-dollar price point and more. I’m especially impressed with the snug and comfortable fit. Ventilation is adequate or better, though I have not yet summer-tested the helmet. The Interval comes in a nice assortment of colors. I purchased the white one. I like the [...]
seeing the road ahead: Tifosi GS Tyrant cycling glasses
Posted in reseña, thin rubber on December 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Though I tried on the highly-recommended Oakley Jawbones in my local bike store, I told myself I needed a few more months of serious riding to prove to myself the cost aligned with my commitment. Having drawn that rather philosophical line in the sand, I moved on to shop’s low-end alternative: the Tifosi. Having now [...]
maiden voyage
Posted in thin rubber, tagged biking on April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Having grown up and passed parts of five decades riding utilitarian bikes with the purpose of getting from point A to point B, today’s maiden voyage of my slightly used Specialized Allez Elite road bike was a new experience. Indianapolis’ railroad-line-to-paradise Monon Trail was glorious in the sunlight of a 75-degree, blue-skied springtime afternoon. The [...]
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