Almost back in business

Well, I’ve nearly recovered from the flu and a nasty throat infection. And with a new wireless router in place, I even have a reliable internet connection. I expect to get back in the swing of things in the next few days.

I couldn’t make this stuff up if I tried

I just read that the number of privately owned cars in China shot up 18.8% last year. I find it ironic that Specialized, Trek, Giant, and the other big names are employing thousands of Chinese to build us millions of bikes, and now China is seeing a surge in car ownership. Crazy talk.

Lew Racing sponsors BikeForums.net

Lew Racing, makers of the incredible 880 gram Boron and Carbon wheelset, have recently signed on as sponsors of BikeForums.net . Not only is this great news for the forums, as it helps to make sure the monthly server bill is paid, it‘s great news for the members. Rumor has it that we may see … Read more

February 14th is Valentine’s Day

In keeping with an appropriate theme for Valentine’s Day, I’m publishing an interview with a couple that are model cyclists. Rudy and Kay have not only been married more than 50 years, but they have been a tandem team for over half that time. Rather than my usual interview format, I thought I’d just let … Read more

Snow really isn’t so bad after all…

Compared to rain. Sure, snow is cold and slippery. But rain is cold, slippery, wet, and you have poor visibility. Seems like when it snows, most motorists are a bit more cautious, and only go out if they have to. When it rains, they seem to be in a rush to get somewhere. So give … Read more