Festivus got the bestivus

...of me, anyway. Took the $150 Craigslist Univega tandem I got a couple years ago out for it's longest journey yet. Only a planned 25 miles. Weighed before I started was #49lbs... 11 miles in, main synch chain shatters a link and I'm SOL, until I realize I can slam my seatpost down, swivel around and do a Superman stretch by pedaling the rear crankset. Felt like I was on some sort of wheeled proctologist's table. Rode several miles toward home like that then stopped along the road, cracked a can of beer in the 17° wind chill to keep me company until my buddy came and picked me up. I GOT SOME PROBLEMS WITH YOU, BICYCLE!

Ride and air your grievances toward your bike. They can take it.

A good year

I didn't race my bike in 2011, but I still feel like I'm standing atop the podium.

A ride for the rest of us

Dust to dust

That time of year again. So goes the cycle.

Ride yer bike (without going anywhere)!

Orphans

Got lots of cool parts that still need to find a home on one of my bikes. This one is so adorable.

Acorns

Collecting more than my share this Autumn. Unbelievable weather. Ride yer bike!

Full Moon Monty

Nice weather (40°) for a little full moon (waxing gibbous, technically) gravel goodness on the Little Blue Trace last night. Pace was fast on the way out but Ye Olde Schwinn Limestoner kept pace with the 2 other guys up front. Rode easy and chatted more on the return. Pale Ales, lights, bikes, good times.

Ride yer bike in the dark!