Letting children know that they can't be trusted with even the most basic of human interactions is a disturbing and dangerous trend that if goes unchecked may eventually lead to rampant douchebaggery and someone like this running the country...
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Fattening Has Begun
Letting children know that they can't be trusted with even the most basic of human interactions is a disturbing and dangerous trend that if goes unchecked may eventually lead to rampant douchebaggery and someone like this running the country...
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Vicarious Monday
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Tektro Oryx Vs. Avid Shorties: A No Brainer
I was in for a surprise. For the first time on the LHT, I felt I might go over the bars after braking hard. The Avid shorties felt a lot more powerful than the Tektros. I'm not sure if it's due to the brake pads or maybe a different alloy, but the difference is night and day. These are the old model shorties which are still available, but the new design looks to be around $25 and that's lot of bang for your buck.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Spandex Vs. Wool: This Is Gonna Get Crazy
There is only one proper way to scientifically prove which material is more suited for cyclists, and that's to throw a spandex clad cyclist and a sheep into the Cycle Jerk Particle Accelerator and smash them into each other at mind bending speeds. I know I know, this might create a spandex/wool (Spoondex™) super nova that will destroy the planet in a violent moisture wicking flash of textiles, but I've got to get this settled once and for all.
Labels: Jerkyness, reviews, winter
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Washington, DC Got Tweeded But Good
There was hound's tooth and wool as far as the eye could see, or for several blocks at least.
A brief rally at the Obama's house before pressing onward.
One of the finer moments of the ride came when the main group reached Dupont Circle. As everyone entered the circle all automotive traffic came to a halt, and for two delightful orbits the epicenter of DC traffic congestion belonged to the velopeds. Also, seeing a penny farthing in the circle was quite satisfying.
Daniel sent me his flicker set this morning.
Labels: holiday, lifestyle, photos, tweed
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Sweet Irony
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Washington DC Tweed Ride Route
Labels: holiday, PSA, tweed, wildlife
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tail Light Back Pack Hack
Labels: commuting, DIY, products
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Friday, November 6, 2009
I Feel The Need, The Need For Tweed!
A Washington, DC tweed ride emerges! You may remember my post from late September, whining that other cities were having all the fun and DC was in desperate need of tweed. It looks like my whining has payed off. Now I don't think that the ride is a direct result of my post but I'll just pretend it may have helped things along.
Here is the info from Dandies and Quaintrelles
Washington D.C.'s first ever tweed ride is set to begin on November 15, 2009. Our reason is pleasure and style. Our cause is Arts for the Aging, Inc. (AFTA).
Some of you have been waiting for a tweed ride in D.C. Others are confused and uncertain of it's point. We'll let points be made by politicians. Style is our concern. Amusement is our desire. We saw great style and imagined considerable amusement in the images of tweed rides in other major cities. Use your google skills and see what fun has been had in London, Chicago, San Fransisco and Boston.
We'll begin our ride at 11:00 am on 8th and H Street N.E. behind the great bank. There's an appropriately appointed photo studio that has been preparing to capture respectable images of our fashionable participants.
We'll end our ride on 14th and U where Marvin will provide us with nourishment, libations and fine soul. Non riders are welcome to join us in the festivities. If you need any more details on why you should spend a fall Sunday with us in your finest tweeds, you're making too much of a fuss of things.
Leave the fussiness to us and avoid it by appearing on vintage bikes, vintage inspired bikes, fixed geared machines and dapper attire. Leave the fleece, lycra and rugged outer shells at home. This ride is for the dandy!
Don't have a bike, Don't worry! Join us for the afterparty at Marvin. There will be raffles, giveaways, specialty drinks offered by our sponsor Plymouth Gin, and wall to wall dandies dancing to the finest britpop and soul this side of the Atlantic!
Return to this invite frequently for more surprising details.
View the lovely photos below for our inspiration!
So there you are chaps. Save the date and some festive spirit.
Labels: bike, commuting, holiday, lifestyle, PSA, tweed
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Monday, November 2, 2009
LBS Review: Silver Cycles In Silver Spring
So the other week I was on my way home in a pretty good downpour. When crossing over Georgia Ave on Seminary when I heard that sound we all know and love.... PSHSHSHSH!!!!!
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Labels: bike, commuting, lifestyle
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