In October, 1993, Warner Brothers released an episode of their children’s animated series Animaniacs which contained a song that I latched onto like sealant in an old tire. I never forgot it and it became a beloved part of my musical inspiration. “Wakko’s America” was a parodied version of the old American minstrel tune “Turkey […]
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This Mountain Hates Me!
I rode Animas Mountain in Durango. I had a free afternoon and I had never conquered that hill, so I decided to give it a shot!
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Operation Chain Pain!
Maintenance is an important part of keeping a bike in good shape and riding smoothly. To that end, it is important to regularly check a chain for wear and chain stretch.
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Replacing a Rim
While working at bike shops in the 90’s and early 2000’s, I learned a lot about wheel building. I was able to put that knowledge to good use when I recently cracked a carbon rim on a ride. Since most wheels use steel spokes, the spokes are often much stronger than the hubs and rims. […]
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