Thanks, Bobby
It was the era of cassettes. A guy in a chair, seated in silhouette, tie flowing behind him, told us Maxells were the best. Some…
A Slim Chance at Success
The Beginning “Hi, this is Chris, I’m returning your call.” About the only way I would have been more flabbergasted was if he had said,…
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Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part VI: Another Mousetrap
Travel is addicting, it freshens your mind, broadens your horizons, expands your world view, adds to your list of cliches, and so much more. It…
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Feedback Sports Reflex Tool Kit – The Perfect Travel Companion?
Travel is roaring back as those who have shopped for airline fares have learned. Now that the pandemic is over, MAMILs are frantically packing their…
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It’s Bike Lights Season. Why Counting Lumens is a Waste of Your Time
Winter is swiftly approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, forcing dedicated MAMILs to seek out lights to keep their rides going, and forcing less-dedicated MAMILs to…
View More It’s Bike Lights Season. Why Counting Lumens is a Waste of Your TimeTraveling With a Bike Sucks, Part V: What About Disc Brakes?
Disc brakes are awesome because they can slow and even stop a MAMIL-scale mass (ass?) quickly. I have road bikes with rim brakes, and I…
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The Wight Stuff- Sampling Gravel on the Isle of Wight and King Alfred’s Way
“We’re going up there, mate, and it’s fucking steep. But don’t worry, lunch first.” Kelv pointed to a white slash cut in an open C-shape…
View More The Wight Stuff- Sampling Gravel on the Isle of Wight and King Alfred’s WayChain Waxing
Over the last several years, chain waxing has become a hot topic. Although it’s far from new, like everything in cycling, all good ideas are…
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QuikrStuff Hitch-Mount Bike Rack
Hitch-mounted racks have many distinct advantages over roof mount racks, and in recent years have become very popular. There are ample reasons for this: mountain…
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Traveling With a Bike Sucks, Part IV: Will the EVOC Gear Backpack Beat the Patagonia Black Hole Duffle?
Travel is coming back at a frightening speed, and airports are going to be crazy for 2022. Prices are skyrocketing, hotels are filling up, and…
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Spray.Bike and a Custom Build of a Tideace Frameset
In 2021, bike parts and bikes suddenly became as scarce as hen’s teeth. MAMILs the world over scrambled to find parts for bike projects, lead…
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