April 16, 2008
by kwikle
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Cycle Commuting Comicstrip Yehuda Moon & the Kickstand Cyclery is a daily comic for cyclists everywhere. The comic is geared for the commuting audience. But is a little for everyone on two wheels. The comic is drawn by Rick Smith. … Continue reading
April 14, 2008
by kwikle
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I find myself becoming more and more irritable on my morning bike commute. Drivers who use cell-phones, that do not look where they are going are trying my patience. This morning I made a critical mistake. I think if I … Continue reading
March 30, 2008
by kwikle
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I’ve been a sort of lazy mechanic since birth. I’ve usually allowed other people to take care of mechanical problems that I found challenging. This spring, an unnamed local bike shop, (lbs) sort of hosed me. At the time I … Continue reading
December 12, 2007
by kwikle
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Headed down the backside of Westnedge hill this morning all suited up and raring to go on my morning commute. I got to my big scary downhill run and began riding the brakes to slow down before the descent. I … Continue reading
November 6, 2007
by kwikle
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Snotty frozen rain and forty mile an hour winds buffeted me on my morning commute to work. The full winter commuting regalia made it’s first appearance. I think I still need some neoprene booties for my bike shoes. But the … Continue reading
October 27, 2007
by kwikle
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I picked up a new bike on Thursday from Loose Spokes. The Bianchi San Jose is technically a cyclocross bike. It is a steel frame bike with top tube routed brakes. The bike is excellent, it is crisp and smooth … Continue reading