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Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
5 days ago

The Hotel Owners in Seymour, Texas - and the Wrench

A missing spoke wrench on a long bike tour forces improvised repairs and slow progress, making spare spokes and proper tools essential.
Pets
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Bay Area cyclist on cross-country adventure rescues kitten, rides him hundreds of miles to safety - and a new home

A fatigued long-distance cyclist found a critically ill newborn kitten on a hot road, transported it 16 miles to a vet, and secured lifesaving care.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 month ago

The Top Questions People Ask Me When I'm on a Bike Tour

People often see the bags, gear, and trailer when I'm biking, leading them to the first question: 'Where are you going?' It usually sparks a conversation.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

The Rearview Mirror That Saved My Life (And Why I Still Use It on Every Ride)

I remember one moment clearly. I was riding a quiet stretch of road when I saw a car veering over the white line behind me - heading straight toward me. Because of the mirror, I had just enough time to move off the shoulder...that car would have hit me.
Bicycling
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