City wandering. No map, since it wouldn’t really be worth it. Over Stanton Avenue, into town, back up Penn, then a few laps around Highland Park. Good news: the legs felt pretty okay after yesterday’s thrashing. Bad news: the drivetrain sounds worse. So much for the fancy carbon cranks. I’m resurrecting the Truvativ ‘cross cranks […]

Posted on October 7th, 2007 by admin
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Smackdown! Yeah, so the temperature is hovering in the mid 90s, and Stuart and I are riding mid-afternoon, so what do we do? Ride four Dirty Dozen hills. Whee! These were all new to me (with the exception of Tesla/Flowers, which I’ve ridden down). Let’s break them down by hill, eh? High Street/Seavey I didn’t […]

Posted on October 6th, 2007 by admin
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Posted on October 5th, 2007 by admin
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Interbike 2007, the bicycle industry tradeshow, has just finished, and there has been much discussion about what the industry will be releasing in the coming year. As expected, there is a growing niche market for commuter or utility, with Quality Bicycle Parts leading the way with their Civia line. The Alfaline-equipped build (which, as far […]

Posted on October 3rd, 2007 by admin
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I was recently invited by the editors of Comment to join a symposium offering advice to recent college graduates on being called to live and work in the city. My contribution can be found here, and the entire collection is here. I am humbled to be included in a by-line with folks like Calvin Seerveld, […]

Posted on September 29th, 2007 by admin
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It’s raining at the moment, and we’re sitting in Miguel’s taking advantage of the free internet access. The current gallery of photos is available here

Posted on September 27th, 2007 by admin
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As expected, the USADA found Floyd Landis guilty of testosterone doping during the 2006 Tour de France. Landis can still appeal the decision to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport, but at this point he must be thinking “why bother.” The UCI acted swiftly today, stripping Landis of his Tour victory, thus passing that […]

Posted on September 20th, 2007 by admin
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Short Kittanning Loop A blown tube just past the 62nd Street Bridge cut the ride short a bit–my intention was to ride out Middle Road. I seem to be drawn to hills when I ride the geared bike. As I approached the intersection with Kittanning, I thought, what the heck? and pointed my bike up […]

Posted on September 17th, 2007 by admin
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(No map, since I’m lazy) Out Freeport, to Fox Chapel Road, up Squaw Run and along the length of Old Mill. I went with a bit of Rivendell-ish setup–the fixed gear, with basket and Carradice saddlebag, plus flat pedals instead of the usual clips ‘n straps. Generally not bad, but without foot retention it was […]

Posted on September 16th, 2007 by admin
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Posted on September 4th, 2007 by admin
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