I watch YouTube videos sometimes. I admit it. Actually, I watch them more than sometimes...it's sort of like crack cocaine to me. And I watch everything. From comedians whose entire body of work seems to exist only on YouTube, to old episodes of Iron Chef (the original, Japanese version of course) to videos about gangsters Read More
bike camping
Yes, I coined a new term; "A24O"- for "about 24 hours over-nighter". The "S24O" or "sub 24 hour over-nighter" seems too extreme. Too much pressure to return home in less than 24 hours, especially from Boise where the distances to decent camping spots are greater than in some other shires. We rolled out the front Read More
Living in the High Desert we have come to appreciate the ability to carry enough water when touring. Look closely at the Bike Hermit's feet and you can see his white water bottle attached underneath his down tube. (click on the photo to see it better) The challenge is "Chief", his A Homer Hilsen, only Read More
On a recent overnight bicycle trip to Burgdorf Hot Springs I sat down with Paul to ask him about bike commuting...when he began, what logistical challenges he faced and about what he perceives as the benefits of riding a bike to work. We were "sponsored" on this trip by McCall Brewing Company in that they Read More
Asa thinks I'm an (expletive deleted) because I mock him for naming his bike Rocinante. But it's just because the Bike Hermit is a rough, illiterate man. And because I'm jealous of him. He is leaving next month for a year long bike touring trip in Europe. He is twenty something. Actually I am not Read More
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