Carless
By Neil Bezdek Cycling is a sport of contradictions. It promotes itself as a healthy form of exercise, yet the fastest among us pedal to the point of illness and bake in the sun for hours on end....
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By Neil Bezdek My hands ache. My butt hurts. My legs feel like Jell-O. I have a sunburn. And I’m hungry all the time. What a relief! Adjusting to the off-season can be tough for cyclists. It is for me....
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You don’t have to be a pro to find meaning and identity in competition. (Photo by Daniel McMahon) By Neil Bezdek Earlier this week I spent a full day organizing my activities around a Tuesday-night...
View ArticleWhy I Ride a Fixed-Gear
Fixed-gear bikes, or 'fixies,' have fewer parts to steal. (Photo by David August Trimble) By Neil Bezdek The off-season is here again, and that means lots of short commutes around town. Fortunately I...
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