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A (Steven) First

At the ripe middle age of 38 years, 10 months and 4 days, I have become the owner of my very first automotive vehicle.

It’s a 1995 Isuzu Trooper S, 5 speed manual, 4WD with 132,000 miles. It’s in decent, but not great shape. Missing a little fender flare, cracked windshield, needs new wiper blades, [...]

Recommended Reading: Raising The Bar

I’ve been reading Raising The Bar: Integrity and Passion in Life and Business, by Gary Erickson (the founder of Clif Bar, Inc.) recently. I really like his model of a balanced ecosystem for a thriving business. Following this model has allowed Clif Bar to become one of the fastest growing privately-held businesses, and the leader [...]

TOM SIMPSON: Two Recommended Biographies

PUT ME BACK ON MY BIKE: IN SEARCH OF TOM SIMPSON by William Fotheringham

Tom Simpson was an Olympic medallist, world champion and the first Briton to wear the fabled yellow jersey of the Tour de France.

He died a tragic early death on the barren moonscape of the Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour. [...]

A Honku in 3 Parts

O fixed-gear rider, I envy your freedom as you blow past the honks.

Messenger, ride hard! Make a delivery and pick up the next tag.

Brakeless, back pedal, skidding to a halt as the cabbies try to kill.

VeloNews: The Handmade Alternative

As many people are aware, I’m into the handmade bicycle thing. I like knowing that the name on the downtubes of my bikes is the name of the person who built them.

The guys over at VeloNews just published their annual Buyer’s Guide. The print version is woefully inadequate when it comes to showcasing the [...]