Author Archives: the sloth

Tried and liked…

Posted on December 29, 2011 by the sloth

Per the annual iBOB tradition, here’s my list of stuff I tried and liked during 2011. Warren Zevon.  OK, not really.  I’ve been a fan for years and years, but was only familiar with the regular radio stuff.  Over the … Continue reading →

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A few notes about my S24O kit

Posted on November 17, 2011 by the sloth

For those of you who still don’t know, S24O means “sub-24-hour overnight”.  It’s bike camping.  Dig out your old hiking gear, lash it to your bike, ride a couple hours, camp, come home.  Do it in less than 24 hours.  … Continue reading →

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Expedition to Running Gap

Posted on November 16, 2011 by the sloth

Whereupon we climbed high mountains, exhausted our daylight, froze nearly to death, lost our maps, and rescued a fair maiden I hereby offer my testimony of our harrowing expedition.  The account is truthful to the best of my abilities.  My … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Fenders

Posted on October 17, 2011 by the sloth

I met up with Johnny Trashbike this morning at the local Starbucks. We traded bike bits for coffee. He’s got some work ahead of him mounting said bits on his Nishiki. I’m working on a caffeine high from some freshly … Continue reading →

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The way is shut

Posted on August 29, 2011 by the sloth

First day of school today. We rolled out right on time, no issues. When we got to the first intersection where there should be a crossing guard, there was no crossing guard. I thought this was strange, but chalked it … Continue reading →

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Fully Loaded Turing

Posted on August 17, 2011 by the sloth

I got kinda bored.

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Dear Tour day Frantz,

Posted on August 1, 2011 by the sloth

After last year’s snoozer, I opted out of watching this year’s big pharmacology exhibit only to find out later on that it was pretty good, and apparently clean.  Kudos to you for that.  Still, it’s 3 weeks of lycra, carbon … Continue reading →

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Weight weenie

Posted on July 30, 2011 by the sloth

I am not a weight weenie. Never have been. If you’ve seen my bikes you might think my goal is to make them as heavy as possible. Racks, lights, fat tires, steel handlebars, GPS, panniers, saddle bags, frame pumps, 3 … Continue reading →

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Damn fool idealism

Posted on June 18, 2011 by the sloth

9am. The weather report said partly cloudy. Maybe a spot thunder shower after lunch. The only smart thing I bothered to do was pack a rain shell. 15 miles of mostly gravel on the agenda and I rolled out. It … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Gravel!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by the sloth

Well, I’ve been in Arkansas for 3 days and just got around to going for a ride.  It’s hot and I, being a first class nincompoop, waited until mid-afternoon to get started, so I kept it short.  About 7 miles. … Continue reading →

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