Pedal Strike

TweetI firmly believe there are three kinds of sweat: the hot, dry kind of casual summer rides around town, the squeamishly humid kind that won’t ever seem to abate, and last but not least [and possibly the best], the drenching, dripping, addicting kind that can only be a product of a decent training ride. I’ve […]

TweetBlame the NYC Bicycle Film Festival and the weather for keeping me from blogging regularly lately. Ironic, I know. A busy weekend full of bicycles and hats can do that to you, though. Saturday morning started with brunch before heading to NYC Velo [yet again] in the increasingly persistent rain. We hurried to the shop […]

TweetThe last time I reconned a ride, it took me 4 hours and at least 5 miles out of my way. It was fun, in hindsight, but slightly mentally taxing. No ride buddy, no iphone, no extensive map, I was at the mercy of whoever happened to be passing by. But yesterday I did manage […]

TweetOn my way back down to NYC again today [for the Bicycle Film Festival Street Fair on Saturday – come say hello at the NYC Velo tent!], I’m simultaneously sort of glad I live in Boston. And not only because riding downtown with an overstuffed Baileyworks bag and another tote bag half hanging off my […]

TweetIt’s Tuesday, I know, but let me tell you about Sunday. Because there was ketchup involved, pre-5pm, and that is always a good thing. I think ketchup is a food in and of itself. It’s not a mere condiment; labeling it that strips it of its innate glory. It’s a pureed, red mess of vinegary […]