Defining Moments

Mustache Monster Mash

My first bicycle opened a new world to me, one where range was measured by will and pedal revolutions, not…

11 years ago

Through the Eyes of a Canine

I envy my dog. There is nothing in her life that can not be immediately obtained that she bothers herself…

11 years ago

The Constant Companion

A friend recently asked my advice for how to prepare for the longest ride he'd ever done. My approach is…

11 years ago

Motorcus and the Hour Record

There is nothing going on right now, oh right, except the Tour of Poland. Can we talk? I don't think…

11 years ago

Defining Moments: Resistance is V-tile

There are many paths to learning lessons, many of which have their merits. Reading a book, for instance, is a…

11 years ago

The Elasticity of Time: The Hour

The Theory of Special Relativity states that time for a moving object passes more quickly than for a stationary object. Einstein,…

11 years ago

Saved By The Bike

Addiction is typically defined as a bad thing. Addiction to drugs, to alcohol, sex or even work is usually portrayed as…

11 years ago

La Fleur de V

We have the kind of poor judgement that allows us to have a puppy. She's half pit, half something, and…

11 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: The Sound of Silence

In most situations, silence is an ominous thing that signals impending doom. Having never been in any danger myself, I base this largely…

12 years ago

Dirty Romantics

We're into day three of the Six Days of the Giro series, and it's time to hit the dirt. If…

12 years ago

Defining Moments: Hood Position

If I spent half a summer riding with one hand on the tops and one on the hoods, I spent…

12 years ago

La Vie Velominatus: A Rule #25 Reasoned Decision

There was no clear indication that Rick's car had actually come to a complete stop. It wasn't that the car…

12 years ago

Anatomy of a Photo: Campagnolo Candy Van

Every night I pray to Merckx that in the morning when I wake up I'll have a Campagnolo Free Candy…

12 years ago

Training: The Fourth Bridge

Before the New Year, it was my ride up Haleakala. At present, it's Keepers Tour: Cobbled Classics 2013. Before Haleakala,…

12 years ago

The Phoenix

As a dyed-in-the-wool Northerner, my time living in the South was a mixed bag. Southerners think differently, speak differently, eat…

12 years ago

Insight on Rule #34

Rule #34-Mountain bike shoes have their place-on a mountain bike. During our very recent Cogal I gained some on-the-road insight on…

12 years ago

Frank vs. The Volcano: Part Trois

At some point, I reckon the idea may dawn on me that I'm not a climber. Eighty kilos and standing…

12 years ago

Solitude

The task spreads out before me like molasses poured onto a tabletop, indulging in its viscous immensity. Its growing breadth makes it a…

12 years ago

The Thin Boundary Between Casual and Deliberate

Cycling and crashing are the kinds of things that come together whenever you liberally combine Newtonian Physics, skill, and overconfidence.…

12 years ago

La Ruota

Its hard to say precisely where the line lays, but I'm certain I'm well on the wrong side of it.…

12 years ago