Rene Andre is one of the lesser known French constructeurs but many Parisien cyclists rate him as one of the best. He was a builder in Paris, and used to braze for Cycles CNC. This bike has been restored and recently for sale on Ebay(I don't usually post other peoples auctions, but this bike is … Continue reading Rene Andre Porteur
Rouge Lanterne
Last weekend I decided to ride a PA Randonneurs 200km brevet, my first substantial bike ride since PBP. I woke up Saturday morning realizing I had a flat tire to fix and to locate my winter riding clothes because at the start of the ride it was below freezing. The ride was a beautiful one, … Continue reading Rouge Lanterne
Skydiving
Well this is not too bicycle related but it is, in a way. After riding a 200km brevet on Saturday, I then went for my first skydive on Monday morning. The day was perfect and the skies were clear. I wasn't nervous or anxious, I just felt this was an experience I wanted to have. … Continue reading Skydiving
Brown Bilenky
On a 200km brevette this weekend, I met up with a rider friend of mine and it was the first time I have seen his new bike.This Bilenky was built as the ultimate randonneuring bicycle. The rider has logged many miles and had gone through numerous bikes contemplating what his ideal bike would be. This … Continue reading Brown Bilenky