Category Archives: Thoughts

So perhaps “return” was premature…

Two years ago, I said I was returning to this blog. Obviously, that wasn’t true. Life was… strange. My relationship with my partner of many years was deteriorating into something that felt more like I had a roommate than a … Continue reading

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Vintage Bike Buying Guide: 3-Speeds!

Why Buy a 3-Speed? I know, there are bikes out there with lots of speeds. You’ve seen them in the store… 21-speeds, you thought… I could ride up any hill with twenty-one different gears! It’s true that owning a 3-speed … Continue reading

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The Gazelle Champion Mondial: A Thorough Reporting

… Because I’ve taken too many rides to report them all! Seriously. SO MANY RIDES. And why not? I have a freakishly beautiful bike to take them on! So let’s start at the beginning. This bike is really beautiful, as … Continue reading

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On a Bleak Day… Just Gonna Leave This Here…

And version number two! Nothing bike related, but just designed to make everyone feel a bit happier.

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