In which I share my findings on excitement for winter vs its duration

Please note my late January birthday, which extends the curve only slightly. Those without a cold season cake day may substitute Valentines day for that little pick me up. Unless you’re single as well, in which case enjoy your seasonal affective disorder.

On gears

Got a good reminder that my new affinity for single speed riding should in no way be confused with a lack of love for geared bikes. It was close to 60 degrees yesterday and I had to get some time in the saddle. I grabbed my Raleigh and headed out McMicken. After a few spins [...]

Feel The Love

Single or taken, I always feel the love.

Most of my bikes are women

Referred to as she, like, she’s a beauty, or, I can’t wait to take her out for a spin.

But not this guy.

He’s a man’s man.

Burly, hair on your chest, can’t take no for an excuse because it’s just not in his vocabulary. Push it, crank it, coast it, brake it, single speeds [...]

Hallway Heaven

There is still plenty of work to do, but all that is outside the confines of my actual house. Phase 1 is done, and after years of looking at and living in a work-in-progress, it’s nice to have a finished space where I can relax. Even a finished corridor is hallway heaven.

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