Category Archives: Bike Commuting

Groucho Blogger Scott: It Starts

6:08 AM. Friday. Alarm. MPR. Snooze bar? No way. Baselayer. Bibs. Jersey. Socks. No, the other socks. Leg warmers. Breakfast. Brush teeth. No sun yet… it’s coming. Air – check. Lights – check. Gloves. 2nd pair of gloves. Tights. Boots. … Continue reading

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Groucho Blogger Patrick: Cracked Bicycling

Do you remember when your drunk, droopy-eyed 4th grade teacher slowly rolled out the class TV stand? “Rough night?” you thought, your thoughts beyond your years in cynicism. The TV roll-out meant you’d be spending the next few hours in the … Continue reading

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Groucho Blogger Scott: R Carz Coffinz?

I had work that I needed to get done. Dishes, laundry, writing… I did want to watch a bit of the futbol Americain (although I turned it off at 14-13; which was probably my second best decision of the day. … Continue reading

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First Look Friday 11.11.11: Stay warm, look cool.

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s gettin’ kinda chilly out. And whether you’re embracing it or counting down to the revisitation of balmier temps, you gotta keep that body temp up. Which is why we love these new Groucho arm … Continue reading

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Groucho Blogger Patrick: Winter Viking

Colder every morning. Dark sooner every night—deep, long, lonely darkness. Grayer skies. Sharper, cleaner-tasting air. Fog mouth. 1 layer or 2? 2 layers or 3? Wool socks, long-johns, gaiters, fleece-overs, base and in-between layers, balaclavas and baklava, tires studded or … Continue reading

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Groucho Blogger Patrick: Greenway Paean

Dear Grouchos: In Steve Jobs’ style (R.I.P., you brilliant bastard), I have two things to tell you in this entry’s preamble. The first is that the Midtown Greenway Coalition asked me to write a letter to its donors about why … Continue reading

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