[Mash this link to skip my blather and go straight to the article in question.] I’m back in the gym a lot these days and loving it. I know gyms are full of sweaty people doing shitty workouts that probably won’t work. I know that gyms are full of Meathead Dudes gettin’ all up close [...]
Continue ReadingI dare you not to cry: Volunteer for Bike First
Last year I had the pleasure of covering a Bike First camp for my column in the Oregonian. In the piece, I describe involuntarily bursting into tears after watching a young girl with austism take her first unassisted pedalstrokes. If you missed, you can catch it here – it’s a quick read. I’m happy to [...]
Continue ReadingOregonian Cycling Photo Contest – Due March 31st!
I just found out about this, so apologies for the late notice. The Oregonian is hosting a little bike photo contest and the winner will win $50 from Bike n Hike. Check out all the details here and be sure to hit ‘em with your best shot!
Continue ReadingTested: Veloforma 2010 Custom Kits by Castelli
The team kits came in at the beginning of March and I had a chance to put some good long miles in to give them the once over. Veloforma partnered with Castelli for 2010 after a relatively ho-hum experience with Champion Systems last year (the price is right, but you definitely get what you pay [...]
Continue ReadingIn the O: The Meaning of Sport
Today’s column in the Oregonian is the last piece to reference my recent time in Tucson. It details an interaction I had with two women during one of our final rides – a poignant yet ordinary moment that stuck with me. In Tucson, I got home from that ride and wrote this piece immediately. I’d [...]
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