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riding bicycles in hartford

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

A new cyclocross race in Hartford

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Remember when some people and me put together a ' cross race at riverside par k? It was pretty awesome, but a ton of work. Since I'm...
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Friday, October 11, 2013

Eelin' and Congealin'

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First of all, I want to thank the participants of the river cleanup this year. Lots of Trinity students + Joe, Greg and Rich. We cleane...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

A beat bike blog reunion of sorts

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Since I live here, I ride in Hartford a lot. It's not really new and interesting any more. Last night, diverging my usual form, I we...
Thursday, October 3, 2013

Obligatory reminder post of the river cleanup

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Hey, you! Hey martial arts fans . You are reminded that the beat bike blog's pretty much annual Source to Sea Cleanup is this Sat...
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

A list of cool roads in Connecticut

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NEW ROAD ADDED! Like six months ago, I decided that I was going to make a list of cool roads in Connecticut. I started, but the projec...
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Monday, September 30, 2013

Second great idea of the day

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As a visionary thinker, I like to start off my day with really good ideas. My first good idea was I should start a hip hop news site. Th...
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Sunday, September 29, 2013

In My Own Backyard

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Went out for a spin this weekend, initially with the intent of camping near the Barkhamsted Reservoir after exploring some of the dirt roads...
Thursday, September 26, 2013

30

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I've been 30 for about a week and boy do I feel old. Last night, I was angry at the dehumidifier for shutting off randomly, so I ki...
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Clean up the river again

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I know have written any beat bike blog things for a long time and this has nothing to do with bikes. For the fifth year (though not fi...
Sunday, September 22, 2013

What the Bike is Happening?

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This past weekend was a veritable orgy of bicycle events , with a heavy dose of walkable community .  Then this week while wandering by the ...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

In Praise of Expedition Speed: A Sort of Ride Report of the 115km route of D2R2.

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A guest post from Dario about the D2R2, because I wasn't there to see how it was: The ride couldn't have begun better. Sandy Whi...
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Let's all be more friendly

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I'm trying to get my head around the behavior of  cyclists in Connecticut, or perhaps this is a larger New England phenomenon.  The situ...
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Monday, August 26, 2013

How much awesomeness can Hartford handle?

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In a previous post, I waxed on about the overwhelming bicycle packed weekend approaching in September .  In this post I'll break it down...
Friday, August 16, 2013

Even fewer protections for cyclists

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Salem and I rode up to Massachusetts yesterday. We felt that it was a pretty expressive ride. We felt marginally protected by the Const...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Gut Check

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Before: My bike was oh-so-sleek. It seems my heavy hoisting ways have caught up with me, in the form of a pair of inguinal hernias. Thi...
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Stuff no one will steal

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At one point, I was a man who had nothing made by Campagnolo. Then, I bought this old raincoat off of eBay. Now that I'm rich, I...
Friday, August 9, 2013

Tired Tires

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In the last two weeks, I've gone through the sidewalls of four tires. Can this be explained? Two weeks ago it was Maxxis Xypher (roa...
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Sage marriage advice

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 Appalachian Gap. No pictures of Lincoln Gap, my camera wouldn't work because it was too steep. I've been a delinquent here, b...
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Monday, July 22, 2013

Making Connections in September

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When do you make connections?   In the shower.  Under pressure.  While meditating.  Mile 60 of a century. I think we all have different spac...
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Hartford artist mutilates mountain bikes and makes cool art

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Victor Pacheco is a cool guy. You may have noticed some of his murals on and around Park Street, his giant guiro and tables at La Palo...
Monday, July 1, 2013

Secret Art in Hartford

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Sad?  Resigned?  Bored? Freedom or security? Day of the Dead Ambling around the less traveled Hartford by foot and by bike, one ...
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Sorry, guys

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I know that votes were tallied and it said I was supposed to go ride the D2R2 again this year despite my dithering. However, I'm too...
Monday, June 24, 2013

Take me to the River

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*** The  RAW Real Ride  has been rescheduled for Friday July 19th.  Similar timing, but there won't be fireworks.  The fireworks are on ...
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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Crazy bike ride!

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Glimpse of a bear. Just discovered that my phone makes animated gifs if you take the pictures in rapid enough succession.   I went for...
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Monday, June 17, 2013

Can you handle more graffiti?

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Because if you can't, that's okay.  Regardless, I'll be riding around on Friday,  July 19th looking at notable urban ar t.  Hart...
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