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History is Hard to Know

Michael — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:59:03 +0000

It seems like a lifetime, or at least a Main Era â€” the kind of peak that never comes again. San Francisco in the middle sixties was a very special time and place to be a part of. Maybe it meant something. Maybe not, in the long runâ€¦ but no explanation, no mix of words [...]

Dave Z † Tycho Brahe Connection

Michael — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:47:46 +0000

team of Czech and Danish cylists opened the tomb of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe in Our Lady Before Tyn Church in Prague recently. They hope to determine the cause of his death by analyzing his remains with a variety of scientific techniques that were not available when his remains were exhumed once before in 1901. [...]

and letâ€™s not forget that Goofy Kid!

Michael — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:40:00 +0000

Her Dream Came True

Michael — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:06:31 +0000

Introducing Bobart

Michael — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:01:06 +0000

Bobart is going to be a guest columnist on both Planet Quirky and The Church of the Big Ring. I ride with Bob frequently and he is prone to spouting out some very bizarre diatribes. For instance, when discussing Floyd Landis and his heroic effort to retake the lead in the Tour de France, it [...]

Early Summer Yard Sale Fun

Michael — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:11:20 +0000

A couple of yard sales found early in Glendale and Rose Park.

Thinking of racing Cyclcocross?

Michael — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:46:00 +0000

As seen on 400 East and 1700 South:

Found: Abominable Bicycle

Michael — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:22:43 +0000

A Cryptozoologic Mystery This abominable bicycle was found in a SLC park near my home where homeless people often sleep.Â It has been there for five days unlocked and untouched.Â Judging from the great care taken to fur up this bike for the upcoming winter, I assume it has a loving owner.Â Perhaps the owner [...]

Communicating The Huslin Ways

Michael — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:55:33 +0000

I think Sly Fox hired a professional photographer. He eats lot of bacon and and rides a left handed bike, whatever that is. The bacon and watermelon which seems to be doing wonders for his complexion. No wonder he climbs at 124 watts. The artwork is looking good and he’s promised a new image every [...]

Shanghai Sombrero

Michael — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 17:57:54 +0000

I’ve created a new section in the photo gallery called Goofball Afternoons. Click on the thumbnails below to see full size with the lightbox effect or here to see them in the gallery.