Recreational shooting and other stuff
Alex (Steak Sauce) First, a little confession. I think the Giro is a better race than le Tour. My profile picture on TwoSpoke and Twitter is me with Dario Pegoretti. The best meal I have ever had was in a small café© outside of Rome. My game room (I don‘t like the phrase “man cave”) displays my love … Read more
I doubt it would surprise many of you if I told you the local Thursday night shop social ride finishes at a pub. Nor would you think it extraordinary that my favorite local shop‘s 40th anniversary party was at a brewery. Beer and cycling seem to go together. And if you don‘t believe me, take … Read more
Let me start by saying this review intimidated me. A lot of the folks over at TwoSpoke.com call me crazy for the on-the-bike punishment I like to inflict on myself, e.g. The Ride of the Immortals and last year‘s 100 Miles of Nowhere route. Yeah, those rides are tough. Yes, they hurt… a lot. But … Read more
It‘s full-on winter. This time of year the weather does seem to offer plenty of convenient excuses to not ride outside. If you‘re one of the hard ones that ventures out no matter the weather, hats off, but I know there are a lot of folks that hit the trainers or rollers to keep their … Read more
Two things about me: I sweat a lot; and any combination of jersey, base layer, bibs, and socks that I wear costs more than I have ever paid for a suit. Because of that, there is no way I‘m going to use just any detergent to wash my gear. Not only have I found that … Read more
Whether you are a recreational cyclist, a commuter, or a hardcore racer, we all share some common bonds and enemies. The love of the trail or the open road is one such bond. However, it‘s not always green fields and blue skies out there. All of us know what it‘s like when the weather throws … Read more