Concerned about the quality of coffee in Beijing, I’m traveling with a french press. While the Bodum works great, I’ve gone through two since my…
April 2007
Are You Ready to Race Your Bike?
The Team Bike Hugger blog prompted questions from readers as to what it takes to start road racing. I hope this inspires at least a…
The Conversation: Bike Master Plan
Tune into the audio archives of today’s Conversation on KUOW, covering the Bike Master Plan and what it means for Seattle. As my two-year-old toddled…
Blogging Beijing by Bike
Later this week, I’ll blog Beijing by bike. I’m visiting China for the Intel Developer Forum and Elliot Bay Bicycles is providing me a folding…
Fun with Nutcase Helmets
Those nuts at Nutcase Helmets sent us a freakin’ case of helmets to review! So, it was like a helmet holiday at our house and…
The Track Bike with 3 Down Tubes
I really have a thing for steel track frames. Steel is a fantastic medium of expression for the artistry of framebuilding. And I have very…
BBC Wants a Cyclist
The BBC is offering an amateur cyclist an opportunity to ride the first stage of this year’s Tour de France on the eve, with a…
Seattle Bicycle Master Plan
I am back working downtown, and after a couple weeks of navigating the pot-holes, steel plates, and traffic I’m happy to hear the Bicycle Master…
Mark V’s vacation pt.3: the girl needs a bicycle
Sweet jesus, my bike shop has been crazy busy lately. After work I just want to eat half a herd animal and go to sleep.…
My Manhattan Project
The secret is out: I’ve got a new custom track frame in the works. It’s a project I started two years ago and is now…