Pure Science for 2016

Pure science, really? Well, combined with individual cycling experience and one’s perceptions, there is enough science in the following clips to give one the confidence to make pertinent personal choices. Over the years to meet my changing physiology I have adjusted...

LA Commute

Shared by our friend Bill Pollock and his Los Angeles Times. http://latimes.com Los Angeles is on a program to spend billions on improving bicycling commuting. Here is an idea from a reader of the LA Times, The Ray Bradbury Bike Ferry, THE MARVIN BRAUDE Bike Trail...

Catch the Spider

Lynn, our hearts go out to you for a quick recovery. Bicycle different for your winter viewing. Most from the Ralpha collection, a few experimental films with the help of Ridley Scott of Alien fame. But first, Dan’s battlefield bike from our first winter ride....

First Off Road 2016

Dan’s comment, “Let’s go left, more ice and snow that way… my crazy riding colleagues.” Well, shoot, Angela’s comment was, “Let’s do it,” so we did go left, and there was more ice and snow, thank’s guys 🙂 Dan later e-mailed...

Sikuak a.k.a. Small Ice

Dan Potter below works his camera magic on a recent basin visit. I, on the other hand, tested trail conditions closer to home this morning. From the dozens of Inuit words for snow I chose the following one which means crusted snow or small ice, sikuak at least for the...

Off Road Seat Posts

Brief reminder to the beginner Off Roaders. Remember when we dropped your seat posts lower to easier negotiate the intermediate descents? Remember to re-adjust up again on your next ride. Happy Holidays. Wheel builder California, bike builder California, bike company...