A few observations while marveling at the fact that a “Random Thursday” post is actually getting posted on a Thursday. I was reading the fifth chapter of Lamentations this morning (when’s the last time you read the most depressing book of the Bible?) and a particular verse caught my attention. Now, keep in mind that… Continue reading Random Thursday
Category: Cycling
Monster Bike
My assumption is that this creation was commissioned by an orthopedic surgeon looking to beef up his knee replacement practice: Call me when they come out with a tandem version. Link via Cool Material
Random Thursday
Did you notice that I posted three times yesterday? It’s almost like I’m a real blogger. It wore me out, though, so don’t get used to it. This Random Thursday post is going to be a little different than most, because I’m going to freestyle it, sort of like Kid Rock on the CMT Awards… Continue reading Random Thursday
Cruising for a New Bike
I’ve recently developed a powerful lust for a so-called cruiser bike. I’m not sure if there’s an official definition of the genre, but to me it’s any bicycle that exhibits a combination of mechanical simplicity, out-of-the-ordinary styling, and an emphasis on comfort over speed. It’s prettier than a commuter bike and less, um, focused than… Continue reading Cruising for a New Bike
“That thang got a hemi?”
The following video will give you a great idea of what cycling in West Texas is like. Well, apart from the bike paths, trees, snow and ice, and attentive and considerate motorists… This nine minute movie was taken in the Netherlands, where cyclists are first class citizens. The bikes are called “velomobiles” – essentially recumbent… Continue reading “That thang got a hemi?”
Racing Across America on a Recumbent Bike
This is the time of year when bicyclists in Texas start getting cabin fever. Sure, there are six more months of subzero winter days for all the Yankees, but we’ve had our full quota of freezes (8) and snowy days (2) and indoor workouts (23 – OK, it’s dark out there!), and we’re ready to… Continue reading Racing Across America on a Recumbent Bike
Wandering the Web
We spent the last few days in scenic Weatherford, Texas (if that sounds like sarcasm, you need to drive through some of the neighborhoods south of I-20 and you’ll see that I’m serious. But be sure to pack a GPS.) and thus haven’t been attending to bloggerly duties. Here’s some stuff I hope will make… Continue reading Wandering the Web
Newsflash: Motorists are hazardous to bicyclists’ health
This post at the Freakonomics blog cites a Canadian study that found that 90% of accidents involving bicyclists in its sample were caused by “clumsy or inattentive driving” by motorists. The only surprise about this is that the author is apparently surprised, writing: When it comes to sharing the road with cars, many people seem… Continue reading Newsflash: Motorists are hazardous to bicyclists’ health
Link Love
Ran across a few interesting links I think you might enjoy as you contemplate the wonder that is Friday. Now, about that cover… is a post from the author of the book by the same name, and it deals with how the quite striking cover of his book came to be. The photo shown on… Continue reading Link Love
So you think you can bicycle?
I didn’t know there was such a thing as an Indoor Cycling competition, but it’s an amazing thing to behold. What’s even more impressive is that the guys in this video are doing these stunts on full-sized bikes instead of the little BMX-style bikes you normally see used for such cycling “gymnastics.” (If they want… Continue reading So you think you can bicycle?