It's been a while since my last post and a bunch of things have happened.I went to the Trexlertown swap meet, rode the 5 Boro tour in NYC with my wife and friends, and most recently- completed my 400k(257 miles) qualifier ride.attached are various photos of the past 2 weekends, the 5 boro tour and … Continue reading It’s been a while, I have done a couple things
The Return from out West
The trip went well, the weather turned perfect, after rain on Thursday and Friday morning. We left midday Thursday and encountered periods of torrential downpour before arriving at Memory Lane at 11pm. We scouted around and bought one bike that night.Friday morning was looking grim, the field was flooded in spots and that made a … Continue reading The Return from out West
Weekend Road Trip
Today we leave for the long drive out west to Ohio for the swap meet at Memory Lane Classics. It is held the field around there bicycle shop in Grand Rapids. Some years the weather has been beautiful, other years we have been stuck with freezing rain. This weekend doesn't look too bad, with only … Continue reading Weekend Road Trip
Commuter bikes
Doing quick errands around here in Philly only makes sense to do it by bicycle. I choose to do it on a 1961 all chrome Rudge that has been retrofitted with Campagnolo cranks, Velocity 700c wheels, Panaracer T-Serve tires, Brooks B-72 saddle and a Union bottom bracket generator. I know the frame is too small … Continue reading Commuter bikes