Bicycle Archive

Times Change


When I was a child…
(waiting for the wife to stop laughing)
and I got a new bicycle, the first thing I would do is remove all the bells and whistles that came with it.  All reflectors, streamers, baskets, anything that could be removed and yet still be a functional bike.
I did the same thing with my [...]

Bike to Work Day


So it is bike to work day today here in the bay area and in many places across the country.  So I did my part, I hopped on my Rans bike and pedaled my 1.5 miles to work.
Overall though, bad timing for the event.  We are going through a mini heat wave here, so this [...]

A Comfortable Ride


Whether around the block or to and from work, one of the critical elements of bicycle riding is enjoying yourself.  And a large part of enjoying yourself is how comfortable you are.  If you haven’t thrown your leg over a saddle in a while, getting on a bike can be a daunting task.  So what [...]