Monthly Archives: March 2011

Quality over Quantity

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan were terrible, and the unfolding nuclear catastrophe threatens to overshadow even those disasters. Our thoughts go out to the people who are affected, and we must do what we can to help them. Beyond … Continue reading →

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The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles in Japan

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

When I became interested in the bicycles of the French constructeurs many years ago, the little information that was available came from Japan. I am happy to return the favor: Our book The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles now is … Continue reading →

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Which Bike to Ride?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Most of the time, I ride two bicycles: My 1973 Alex Singer Randonneur for spirited rides with friends, and my Grand Bois Urban Bike for rides that involve carrying loads that do not fit in a handlebar bag. (Due to … Continue reading →

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PBP Preparation: Flèche Vélocio

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

By March, the distance/base mile phase of my training is over. It is time to work on speed and strength. This transition is hard every year. I remember how strong I felt when I climbed mountain passes last September, and … Continue reading →

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Earthquake in Japan

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

The terrible news from Japan are not getting any better. Our thoughts are with the people who suffer, those who are displaced, and those who worry about their loved ones. We are glad to report that our friends at I’s … Continue reading →

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A Journey of Discovery, Part 6: The Way We Ride

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

In the previous parts of this series, we have looked at how our preferences in bicycles changed over time. More important is how the changes in our bikes have expanded the way we ride. Indeed, we replaced saddlebags with handlebar … Continue reading →

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Spring 2011 Bicycle Quarterly

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

The Spring 2011 issue of Bicycle Quarterly is at the printer, and will be mailed next week. Here is a sneak peek at the new issue.

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Grand Bois Hetre with Red Tread

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Just a quick note: We now have Grand Bois “Hetre” 650B x 42 mm tires with red tread in stock again. Thank you for all who patiently waited for the favorite tire. We also carry white and black treads, of … Continue reading →

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