Tag Archives: bikes

Some words of admiration for fat cyclists and heavy runners

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

As a relatively and sometimes frighteningly skinny person all my life, it is only in middle age that dealing with fat has become any sort of problem. The diet relied upon to pump my body full of fuel in more … Continue reading →

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Bikes and brains and snows and rains

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Christopher Cudworth

The lifestyles of bicycles in urban areas and college campuses has always fascinated me. Some bikes sit chained to street signs for weeks on end, months even. Years? One walks past one of these chained bikes on the way to … Continue reading →

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How do you feel about your bike? Really…

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth It’s a question we should all ask ourselves now and then. How do you feel about your bike? Really… Many who ride might not feel touchy-feely all-emotionally about their bike (or bikes) and yet if pressed they … Continue reading →

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The allegorical beauty of the short and sweet ride: Part 1

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Christopher Cudworth There is a bike route from my house that takes a straight route out of town to a largely flat, well-paved road heading straight west, a great stretch of road for solo or group rides. Even the … Continue reading →

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Is riding or running at a “respectable pace” your worst enemy?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

The first year I got my road bike was the best year of training and racing ever. And that’s not a good thing. Because in the 8 years since I bought a Felt 4C carbon fiber road bike, I’ve developed … Continue reading →

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One month to the day after surgery, riding and running again

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

Today was a good day. I rode the Specialized Rockhopper Mountain Bike 15 miles. Over to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and back. Crosswind the whole way. And this was one month to the day after surgery to repair the clavicle … Continue reading →

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What do you think of these new concepts that combine running and cycling?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Monte Wehrkamp with contributions by Christopher Cudworth After reading this short article on new bike concepts, we invite you to take our 3-question poll on this subject and find out what others think about new cycling concepts at PollDaddy.com My … Continue reading →

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First Day of School. No Bikes.

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Christopher Cudworth

By Monte Wehrkamp They file past the house, in twos and threes, sometimes one by one. Fresh, clean backpacks slung over their shoulders. Some walk in silence, head down. Others engage in bright, cheery chatter. Ah, the first day of … Continue reading →

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