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fixie mantra
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My first bike was a sweet blue BMX with yellow wheels, and it was the epitome of simplicity: two wheels, one speed and coaster brakes. That’s it. Things went downhill from there.
My bike-complexity quotient...
My love affair with bikes
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In my past I’ve had and loved a total of three bikes, which have given me a slew of memories and taught me the complex nature of relationships.
The first two-wheeled love of my...
Your rights as a cyclist
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The whole situation made me angry. I was upset with myself for not getting his information and reporting him, but after a few conversations with other cyclists it sounded like it wouldn’t have resulted...
A tribute to the bicycle
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We grew up racing them in back lanes and down gravel roads. We groaned climbing hills on them and had more than a few wipeouts. As soon as we were old enough to ride...
Sparkled with broken glass
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My city’s still breathing (but barely, it’s true)
through buildings gone missing like teeth.
The sidewalks are watching me think about you,
all sparkled with broken glass.
— The Weakerthans, “Left and Leaving”
the destruction, construction and reconstruction...
Undressing the business professional
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Oh summer! With the temperature finally staying in the double digits for longer than a few hours, one can finally revel in the joy of summer fashion. How easy is it to break out...
School’s out
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Alas, classes and exams are over. One can finally be free and bask in the joys of summer. As such, our normally bustling campus has been nearly abandoned — where have all the students...
