Fast but Steady
I’ve been riding my Brompton to work a lot lately and had almost forgotten how great it is to ride my Fryslân to work. I can sit completely upright, steer with one hand, and break with my feet. My...
View ArticleBike Date with Friends
Pedalpalooza is in full swing and the excitment of all the rides is catching on, even with people who don’t usually ride bicycles. Two such examples are a couple my wife and I know. They’re coming to...
View ArticleWheel Locks are a Prudent Decision
Most people I know carry around a U-lock with their bicycle. It provides a quick, simple way to lock up a bicycle. It’s flexible enough to work with most bike rack designs and even without a bike rack,...
View ArticleFeatured Photo: My First Brooks Saddle
I now have a few bikes equipped with leather saddles, but my love for them started with the first one I purchased with the Batavus Fryslân. No matter how many leather saddles I see, I still find them a...
View ArticleHappy (belated) Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
I bet you didn’t know yesterday was International Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Who knows why they scheduled it for a Sunday but if you missed the occasion make sure you say “Thanks” to your favorite...
View ArticleFixing a Flat without Removing the Tire
When I first started changing tires I was taught to take the wheel off the bike, take the tire and tube off the wheel, and replace the punctured tube with a new one. Over the years I’ve realized that...
View ArticleBack in the Saddle Again
Regular readers may have noticed we’ve been posting a little less frequently as of late. It’s partly because of the time I spent on Cycle Oregon, but there’s been a few other things going on as well....
View ArticleHeavier than Air
When I came back to the Batavus after work yesterday I found red and orange balloons attached to its handlebars. There was no note attached and I suspect it was a random incident; perhaps a passer-by...
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