I’m not sure why I didn’t think to look before, but I found a bag dedicated to Carradice mounting hacks.

Posted on October 9th, 2006 by admin
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Today was supposed to a long ride north, in preparation for the populaire in a few weeks. I hoped to do 30 or 40 miles, testing out the new rando setup and feeling out the hill climbing abilities of the Steamroller’s new gearing. This was not, hoever, to be. About two miles out, cresting a […]

Posted on October 8th, 2006 by admin
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From chapter four of Presence of the Kingdom: It is only in Jesus Christ that we have any possibility of understanding this wild adventure on which we have started, for in the midst of these shadows He is there, the Person, the Event, in the midst of these whirlwinds of facts, the Author and Finisher […]

Posted on October 5th, 2006 by admin
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I was talking to David today via email about commuting bicycles. He had just returned from Italy, and noted that the typical bicycle there was kitted for practical commuting–comfy saddles and handlebars, upright riding positions, panniers, etc. And he said he was thinking about following suit. I couldn’t agree more. The commute over the past […]

Posted on October 2nd, 2006 by admin
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This is my dream Porteur–Mary bars, Nexus 7 speed hub, smaller front rack. All it needs is a dynohub/front light combo.

Posted on September 27th, 2006 by admin
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Kogswell has officially released its Porteur/Randonneur into production. ‘Tis pretty: Very nice, though I might prefer it with some weird Nitto bars instead of the drops. Additionally, Rivendell has released the Bleriot, a more cost-friendly version of their Saluki 650B/Porteur model. And, after switching the gearing on the Surly a few times this week, I’ve […]

Posted on September 27th, 2006 by admin
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After a near miss and bent rim in the last race, I decided to approach this event as a nice day riding around the city. No need to risk life and limb. Enjoy the weather. Yeah, right. The race was a poker run: five checkpoints, at each of which you would be given a playing […]

Posted on September 24th, 2006 by admin
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The New Pantagruel has shuttered its windows. I have greatly appreciated the work of my former classmate Caleb Stegall and new acquintance Dan Knauss (and the rest of their co-conspirators), and their articulated philosophy has informed, in part, our lifestyle. I am very grateful that, for a time, my name was associated with the project […]

Posted on September 22nd, 2006 by admin
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After speaking with a few folks via the NJ Randonneurs message board, I’ve decided that I will most certainly ride the Surly for the Eastern PA Populaire next month. I waivered a bit, given the lay of the land, but several riders noted that as long as I wasn’t afraid to walk my bike up […]

Posted on September 15th, 2006 by admin
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First, at Caelum et Terra, Daniel Nichols examines the difference between policy and theology/philosophy, and why Christians really only have a single choice in such matters. Second, Fr. Neuhaus discusses the often rocky relationship between faith and reason and how, perhaps, Christians should approach mending that relationship.

Posted on September 14th, 2006 by admin
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