Biking Circle

Bicycles and Icicles: Is it just me, or … ?

alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com2 comments

During a week of riding in Fruita a few years ago, my brother and I ate breakfast six feet away from a restaurant table full of old farmers in denim overalls and the caps they got from fertilizer and tractor companies.…

Covered by:handlebarsandwich.com, handlebarsandwich.com

Snobs

alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com10 comments

My wife and I were living in an apartment years ago when a new couple moved in next door. After a few days, she noticed a mountain bike hanging on the upstairs balcony and mentioned it to me. She thought maybe the new…

Unfathomable

alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com10 comments

My friend Dave posted a note on a bike forum today about how he “made” himself ride to work two days in a row this week. He woke up Tuesday hoping it was raining so he wouldn’t have to ride, and then had to grumpily…

'Bent outta shape

alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com8 comments

I know someone who is selling her road bike, partially because physical problems are making it too uncomfortable to ride. Her story isn’t mine to tell, so I won’t go into any details, but her situation reminded me…

Around the bend, and back again

alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com9 comments

Lately, newspaper mentioned cheap airfare. I’ve got to fly to Saint Somewhere. I’m close to bodily harm. .This morning I shot six holes in my freezer.I think I’ve got cabin fever.Somebody sound the alarm.—”Boat D…