I spotted this near the Rhone in Lyon during one of my last visits. I thought it was all kinds of awesome but didn't have time to find out more about it. I'm willing to bet that it's Dutch made, but I'd never seen one this slick-looking before.

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I haven't had internet access at home since July 2nd. I'm experiencing withdrawal symptoms which probably shows that I spend way too much time with the compie. This should be fixed in a day or two ( Read more... )

In which Rhonda and Gi Gi and I go shopping and no one gets hurt, rained on, or suffers unreasonable humiliation ( Read more... )

Here's a photo of Rhonda with Gi Gi which is French for G.G. which is short for Grocery Getter. ( But wait! There's more... )

Whew. A ride with Dr. Friend and friends. Only a little more than 18km, but that was enough. I didn't die, I didn't even fall although I erred on the side of caution. I wasn't always last on the trail all the time. Hell, I blew those guys way, down hill. The ride was hard enough; what the Dr. ordered. I'm pretty wiped out right now but it's ( Read more... )

Okay.  Happy ( Read more... )

I gave birth to an idea. So far, it's working out pretty good. ( first impressions )

Old Italian 10-speed road bike - 30 Euros
Seat post, seat clamp - 20 Euros
Advice from bikepirates snooping Sheldon Brown and The Fixed Gear Gallery - Free
Dumpster diving and turning wrenches - Free

My first fixie - priceless ( Read more... )

My freewheel tools finally got here. I waited impatiently for 5 O-Clock so that I could get home and finally un-mount my troublesome freewheel.

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There is something peculiar about me:
( On hobbies and other things that make me tick )