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Author: John

  • STOOPIDTALL

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      Published on Apr 22, 2013 Mobile version not allowed due to limitations from using this song. Watch it here: https://vimeo.com/64653759 It’s safe to say that you probably won’t see this bike on public streets again any time soon. What an awesome adventure, but too much risk to bring around others. Thanks for all the support and…

  • Minimalist Touring

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    I was thinking about what to pack for touring up to Seattle this summer, and perhaps what to pack for S240s (Sub 24 Hour Overnight) when along came this post from from the VeloORANGE blog. I will post back what I am going to take when I get myself organized. With the new Grand Cru…

  • Lego Bicycle

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    If you imagine riding it, then pictures are not to scale.  From The Brothers Brick Flickr user Vasil Vasil (Silvavasil_LEGO) takes a different approach than Chris did on the subject matter of bicycles. He has created a delicate and extremely elegant road bike where the vivid colours combined with the creative parts usage makes for…

  • Hack an IKEA Stool to build a bike

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    In November 2012, Core77 made an article on their blog about one of my projects, a collection of 3D printed lampshades made to repair IKEA lamps. At the end of the page, the writer (Ray) made a suggestion : “Where Andreas Bhend’s recently-seen IKEA hacks included instructions à la the Swedish furniture giant’s pictographic booklets,…

  • Be Careful Out There Using Strava

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    Disclosure: I am a Premium Strava Member who has some KOM and CR achievements on Strava. Disclosure #2: I own a Garmin watch and find it fun to run and ride virtually with my kids, so I gave them each a watch as well. I do understand the need for everyone to have someone to blame for…

  • The Complete Guide To Interval Training

    From Daily Infographics. Interval training…There is no better way to see results than using this method. You’ll scorch fat in less the time, and it’ll leave you gasping for air and looking great! Interval training is a type of exercise that involves high- to – low intensity workouts. While interval training is a fantastic way…

  • Is Your Shoe Unfit?

    One of the best discussions I have had with family and friends over the year is the world famous “When to Retire a Running Shoe” with another answer by GINA KOLATA in the NYTimes recently. What do I think?  She may be on the same track, pay attention to yourself.  For me, knee injuries happened…