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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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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Five in 5
Every rider has tips and tricks they use to improve their riding experience. Here are five quick ideas I have had or that I have adopted from friends in order to…
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Bike Room
Kids are great, and I recommend them to anyone who can afford them. I’m fairly partial to mine, and I tend to give them a lot of leeway in terms of allowing them to have a full and rich childhood. I built them a playhouse, got them bikes, and now I am…
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Downtime Shmowntime
As many are painfully aware, I have been off the bike (and off the computer) for a bit more than a month due to an injury sustained on the bike. It has been a rough few weeks…
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The Home Bike Shop is Coming Along Nicely
I have been working on my bike shop for a few years
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