Category Archives: Winter

The Far (April) Field

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Spring has come! Time to reawaken! Time to get back on the trail! I have to admit: it’s been too long. During these last cold months I’ve pretty much forgotten about trail riding. If I’ve been on a bike at … Continue reading →

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Rambling Existential Questions, Inspired by a Bike Show and The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

I really want to go to the North American Handmade Bike Show here in Denver this weekend, but then again, I’m not in the market for a new, handmade bike made of bamboo, ash, titanium, vibranium, or compressed coffee grounds. … Continue reading →

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All I want for Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

What do I want for Christmas? That’s easy. World peace. And then, I would really, really like a fatbike. One like this: (from gearjunkie.com) A few weeks ago, while I was shouldering my mud-clogged mountain bike over a particularly muddy … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Cold

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

Finally it seems as if winter is here, and while I’m a bit bummed about the frigid air outside and the brutally dry air inside, I’m a bit relieved. After all, this summer seemed, well, apocalyptic in its heat, and … Continue reading →

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A New Word

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Lostacious. That was the word in my dream, the dream I was having as I woke up this morning. I think it’s an adjective, and it describes the state or quality of being blissfully lost. Sometimes it’s used as an … Continue reading →

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