Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance
I CAN SEE BY MY WATCH, WITHOUT TAKING MY HAND FROM THE left grip on my handlebar, that it is 8:30 in the morning. A light headwind is rolling off the Columbia River, tugging at my contact lenses. I... read more
I CAN SEE BY MY WATCH, WITHOUT TAKING MY HAND FROM THE left grip on my handlebar, that it is 8:30 in the morning. A light headwind is rolling off the Columbia River, tugging at my contact lenses. I... read more
My commute to work is very short but I like it as I take it as a hill training session to get me to love not loathe them. The last bit of my ride is through the lovely Stockwood Park and yesterday ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Wave at every car that gives you any room.
When you get angry about poor driving just remove your approval wave.
See? You got angry but didn't enter into a negative dialogue : )
Happy c... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
It’s the moment I look forward to the most on my commute.
I've done some time on that rude main road. Toughed it out with those metal beasts and now I check behind me, move into primary,... read more
As a keen and eager fitness enthusiast, I embarked on a daily commute to work approximately 7 years ago now. And have never looked back.
The reasons were numerous, but included improving cycle ... read more
I've spent years cycle commuting. Anything from 2 to 32 miles each way. I have never driven a car didn't interest me for lots of reasons.
I used to work promoting cycling, now i plan custom-b... read more
I have been riding to work every day weather permitting for 10 year now and in that time have only had to change /make redundant 3 x bikes hence the title Trojan horse. im unsure how much money i h... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Every morning it’s a crispy chilly ride along this beautiful canal. You could ride this a thousand times and you’d still think it was your first!
I can’t wait to get saddled up and off. Then c... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Ride to Work started off well for me by *not* being knocked off my bike by a delivery truck today. Why don't professional drivers realise that if they are going to drive in the opposite lane, they ... read more
Topic: My commute by bike
Dull overcast, cool, Oh! The wind, they never mentioned the wind!!!
Those were my thoughts as I battled against the wind on my ride to work on Friday.
The forecast had been for an... read more
It’s not even 7 yet. Not even light. But I’m alert with nerves because today I’m starting bike commuting again, for the first time since October, when I had heart surgery. It’s never a great journe... read more