OCT 5, 2009 – 12:00AM “When is your bike ride, daddy?” asked my 11-year old daughter, first thing Sunday morning, her tween-angst-ridden voice conveying an altogether different message: “When are […]
Sorry I’m late
OCT 9, 2009 – 12:00AM I’m habitually late. I mean, I’m late everywhere — chronically, habitually, unavoidably tardy. It’s not that I think my time is more important than anybody […]
YO: Using bikes to send the world a message
OCT 12, 2009 – 12:00AM The first time I saw the altered Toyota pickup truck tailgate, I had to laugh. You know, the one where the TO and TA are […]
I see dead things
OCT 16, 2009 – 12:00AM Like most people, I have my share of fears, both rational and ir-. Given how much time I spend in the saddle, I guess it […]
Reflections on riding
OCT 23, 2009 – 12:00AM I never met Rachel Leek. As far as I know, we never exchanged pleasantries. She might have sold me a loaf of bread once, or […]
Halloween on two wheels
OCT 30, 2009 – 12:00AM I’ve ridden my bike on all of the major national holidays — and most of the minor ones. Each holiday ride seems to have its […]
Spring forward, fall … into a daze
NOV 2, 2009 – 12:00AM The beginning and, especially, end of daylight saving time throw me for a loop every time. It’s just one hour, but for days after we […]
Reflections on reflecting
NOV 6, 2009 – 12:00AM The awful story of Rachel Leek has forced me to spend quite a bit of time lately reconsidering my approach to riding my bike at […]
Swine flu (?!?) on two wheels
NOV 13, 2009 – 12:00AM First of all, you shouldn’t have to disinfect yourself after handling this blog. I’m not contagious anymore. At least, I don’t think so. The week […]
Wanderlust
NOV 16, 2009 – 12:00AM There’s something about riding a bike that just seems to encourage exploration. A couple of years ago, I decided I was bored with my usual […]