(photo taken during PBP, I was taking pictures ala Peter Weigle) My Hanford rode perfectly. The only mechanical issue was a puncture(slow leak) that happened on the way back from Brest to Carhaix. I was able to pump it up to pressure and ride it to the controle to change the tube there. I remember … Continue reading My Hanford during PBP
Late 1940s Alex Singer
as seen in the showroom of the Alex Singer store in Paris. I inquired about it and was informed it is a late 1940s Singer that had been retrofitted at some time in it's history. Yes, it does have delrin Simplex stem shifters with Huret Allvit derailleurs. The Stronglight crankset appears to be original, as … Continue reading Late 1940s Alex Singer
Leaving Paris, with bells on.
At Charles de Gaulle airport, TSA screening my carryon luggage notices a bunch of metal circular items with little gears. She asks me to explain. I say- "oh those are bells..." to a blank stare. "ring ring?" Nothing. "oh," I say, "sonnettes!" Ah, voila! Oui, ok! I am bringing back to the starts at least … Continue reading Leaving Paris, with bells on.
ridiculous bikes I saw doing PBP
My since of ridiculous is probably different than other people's, but here are some bikes I would not want to ride 750+ miles on, in a row. tandem made from 2 inexpensive department store mountain bikes. 90%+ of the bikes were off the rack road racing bikes, with skinny tires, no real lights, or mudguards. … Continue reading ridiculous bikes I saw doing PBP
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