It's been awhile since I've gotten to plug an Outside column, so I'm quite pleased to be able to plug this Outside column! I wish I could say that this represents the triumphant return of my column, but unfortunately I cannot. Instead, I can tell you that I wrote a few columns some months ago... Continue Reading →

This morning I headed out on one of my patented one-hour noodling sessions and noticed more brand-spanking new signage for the so-called "Empire State Trail:" While the newly-paved Putnam Trail through Van Cortlandt Park is a fantastic upgrade, it's also barely more than a mile long, and at this point the 750-mile "Empire State Trail"... Continue Reading →

As I mentioned Monday, my latest classic cycle from Classic Cycle is a 1989 Specialized Rock Combo: So yesterday I bundled up and took it out on a proper ride: Clothing choice was important, because not only was it cold, but it was also windy--so windy even the porta-potties had to adapt an aero position:... Continue Reading →

It may be better to look good than to feel good: [Warning: Old people reference!] But as I mentioned Monday, thanks to tremendous advances in clothing technology, it is now possible to do both. And while you're accessorizing, remember that pannier I mentioned the other day, the one my wife has been using for years... Continue Reading →

Further to Friday's post, after they dried out I once again wore the Osloh jeans for the duration of the weekend (riding included, sleeping and showering excluded) and as they break in I'm increasingly impressed with them. I mention this because Osloh sell various bike accessories, and last week they sent me one of them:... Continue Reading →

It was raining fairly steadily this morning, but I was determined to ride my bicycle. At first I was dismayed by the weather, but I then realized it presented me with an excellent opportunity to test some of the fancy new garments I recently relieved. So I put on the dramatically-named Men's Rove Barrier Jacket... Continue Reading →

Further to Tuesday's post, it's clear people have strong feelings about tires: Given how much we rely on our tires, and how much they inform the ride quality of our bicycles, this is no surprise. Furthermore, I'd argue that there's no other component that is more vulnerable to the caprices of fate. Frames, handlebars, saddles,... Continue Reading →

This morning I officially acknowledged that I have to give up on the Panaracer Gravel King tires that came on my Rivendell: They are exceptionally light and smooth-riding tires, they're good on a variety of surfaces, and they've been largely trouble-free on country roads. (This includes actual country roads like the ones I ride on... Continue Reading →

We're enjoying some truly glorious weather here in New York, and I've been taking advantage by running through my various all-terrain bicycles. Having ridden my Jones on Saturday and the American M-16 yesterday, I figured today would be a perfect day to ride my artisanal Engin singlespeed. So I went to add some sealant to... Continue Reading →

It's Friday! Also, in news that may not give you cause for rejoicing but certainly does me, I got some more clothes from Pearl Izumi! As I quipped on Twitter, I subscribe to a "Ride More Do Less" philosophy myself. But while I may disagree with the label, it's probably smarter of them to market... Continue Reading →