Back in September, at Interbike, I drank some whiskey with some pretty cool guys. I only got pictures of a few of them, and forgot almost all the rest. Then a few weeks ago I was pedaling my townie to the pub when I had a bit of a whiskey flashback. It dawned on me that I threw back  some Old Grand Dad at the AHTBM [...]

The snow here in Flagville, USA is almost all gone, though I haven’t ventured far into the woods to see what the trails look like. I’m planning to ride this weekend in Sedona, but I’ve got a Grade A cough that says otherwise. After spending the last week in Snowbird, Utah, I must say I’m [...]

I had the great privilege of reading a book sent to the DC family recently with the request that we review it on the site. I was thrilled to do so, and I have written a review below. Before you read it, however, I want to make a case for why I was chosen, and [...]

Living in the city has taught me one thing: If you want it right, go to the pros.  Go to a specialist. It may in fact be the only option sometimes in the Urban landscape. You want dog food?  Go to a dog food store.  You need shoes repaired?  There are many to choose from. [...]

Both cities have more than ten bicycle shops. Both have a sharp business dude importing European bikes and selling them for a huge markup. Portland has more framebuilders; and therefore has more out of work framebuilders – due to Portland’s proximity to Oregon. Seattle has nuances that keep it interesting, and so does Portland, but [...]

The outdoor demo was everything i thought it would be, and then some. One big fucking huge playground for adult bike dorks. It was PONIES and RAINBOWS all day long. I wasn’t used to that kitty litter type of dirt at all. Dominic and I both spent time with the EMT’s. I crashed twice. Dominic [...]

OB gave me a recovery week so I gave myself a blank check to eat whatever and I have gained about 15 lbs in 6 days. Yesterday I sweated out about 10 of those lbs at a hot yoga class (110 degree studio). That shit is so good. I also had some acupuncture which hit [...]

As I work along, surrounded by noise, I am in a world of difficulty and challenge and I am too close to a busy road for all to see.  I don’t understand how so many people use this road but it’s full of cars and trucks all day long.  In Mt. Vernon, everyone drives, every [...]

FINALS – OVER!  Today!  My last out-processing appointment with Sgt. Beer has NOT been canceled or postponed.  ORDERS:  Go directly at Beer:30 to appointment. I’m posting mainly to tell you about an incredible wine that I’ve discovered – for $8.99 at Mt. Vernon Coop – look for it at YOUR wine merchant.  Buy as many [...]

You know those “reviews” on MTBR.com that are written by somebody who says, “just bought it, haven’t ridden it yet, but it looks great hanging in my garage?” This isn’t one of those reviews. On a lark at the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, in February, i bought a pair of Ergon GX-1 grips [...]

Being ever so scientific minded and having been presented over the years with a number of “sure-fire” hangover cures, I thought it was high time to cut through the crap and do a little scientific research. Put it to rest once-and-for-all, as it were. While there are any number of fixes for the brown-bottle flu, [...]

anybody like bikes around here? of course you do. And i like my old bike, a bitchin’ black stumpjumper. XTR’d out. in fact, as old parts go, this generation of XTR was hands down the best. big rings, clean lines, good times. Oh, and there’s a 2007 XTR wheelset, Hope Mono Mini’s (160 mm front, [...]