Here is a pic of my commuter (Trek 520) in my office. The irony is that I have not been riding much lately because of the project schedule as shown in the background. My priorities may require some attention, like the foreground bike being a higher priority than the background project schedule.
Here is an inspirational story of a family of five touring from Kentucky to Alaska.
http://co-motion.com/blog/?p=280
Great article from WSJ on a ride where the roads are closed to motorists for a week.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704895204575321080342184568.html
Just when you think you have seen it all…….
http://www.dclxvi.org/chunk/operations/aquachop/
Annually, I travel several times to Citrus Co, FL to visit family. These trips always required packing my own coffee grinder & beans due to the lack of any coffee culture anywhere close. During my trip this week, having little hope, I searched the net for a coffee escape. I came across the website, Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters. Reviews looked promising. I asked around and heard ‘they were always very busy’.
So this morning I stopped in, and was welcomed by James & a buffet of coffee beans from around the globe. Keep the theme of ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ from reading ‘Delivering Happiness’ from Zappos.com, I purchased coffee for dad, myself & his hospital roommate. Karma was returned when James allowed one final purchase to be ‘on the house’. Great coffee, yes; nice atmosphere, check; customer service; excellent.
Buying coffee from a roaster is the same experience as buying bread from a baker, the freshness & quality are superior to anybody else.
I will be a regular customer when I am in town. I hope Citrus County recognizes & patronizes this great coffee experience.
http://www.cattledogcoffeeroasters.embarqspace.com/
Siphoned coffee is the best of the journey (brewing) and the destination (drinking). Similar to wrenching and riding your favorite steed. A siphon coffee maker is for someone who enjoys the brewing process and has a little more time to devote to it.
I just finished reading ‘Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion’ by John Wilcockson. It is a great refresher of Lance’s Tour de France challenges and why he is so successful. I admire the positive impacts he has with the cycling community, his endless energy, and the Livestrong Foundation. John Wilcockson has written a excellent book with endless sources.
One of my favorite musicians is Jack Johnson. We own almost all his albums. What I didn’t know was much about the artist. Jack maintains a quiet lifestyle in our noisy world. Outside Magazine has the following great write-up about him & his new album ‘To the Sea’
http://outside.away.com/outside/culture/201006/jack-johnson-1.html
I watched a great movie last night titled ’180 South’. It focused on finding adventure through misfortunes, sailing, surfing and mtn. climbing. The target destination was a Patagonia.
The documentary hit a lifestyle chord with me. Growing up in the great west, open spaces became a part of me. Maybe I will release a film ‘Biking Patagonia’, stay tuned.
Here is my favorite new bicycle, a Surly Big Dummy, appropriately nicknamed “The Moose”. Surly incorporated Xtracycles components for a bike that can haul almost anything, including 3 children ages 6, 3, and 1. I made the seat platform to 1. Quickly load children 2. Eliminate the hassle of attaching a trailer & 3. Minimize parachute properties of a trailer. Let me know what you think.
From Wired Mag.
http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2009/10/1005first-time-trials
Great article on brewing coffee compliments of ‘Art of Manliness”. I am interested in the siphon coffee brewing method mentioned at the bottom of the post.
http://artofmanliness.com/2009/08/03/brewing-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee/
Thanks to Carlton Reid @carltonreid for the following link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_car-free_places
I commuted yesterday, first time in awhile. I saw a fox within the 285 perimeter of Atlanta, only 5 yards from me. Good start to regaining lost mojo.
This could only be thought of in Georgia?
http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hZwTRY41
