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  • Veloblog -- bicycling in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding area + the musings of an active but middling cyclist.

Bicycling Satori

  • A Zen teacher saw five of his students returning from the market, riding their bicycles. When they arrived at the monastery and had dismounted, the teacher asked the students, "Why are you riding your bicycles?"

    The first student replied, "The bicycle is carrying the sack of potatoes. I am glad that I do not have to carry them on my back!" The teacher praised the first student, "You are a smart boy! When you grow old, you will not walk hunched over like I do."

    The second student replied, "I love to watch the trees and fields pass by as I roll down the path!" The teacher commended the second student, "Your eyes are open, and you see the world."

    The third student replied, "When I ride my bicycle, I am content to chant nam myoho renge kyo." The teacher gave praise to the third student, "Your mind will roll with the ease of a newly trued wheel."

    The fourth student replied, "Riding my bicycle, I live in harmony with all sentient beings." The teacher was pleased, and said to the fourth student, "You are riding on the golden path of non-harming."

    The fifth student replied, "I ride my bicycle to ride my bicycle." The teacher sat at the feet of the fifth student and said, "I am your student!"

Closing out 2009 and this blog

Cycling-wise, '09 was less than I wanted, but probably more than I deserved. I failed to crack the 3K mile mark for the year, but on the other hand, was able to enjoy some amazing rides. Sadly, there were some less happy moments along the way.

I started Veloblog rolling in September of 2004, so I would have a place to post ride announcements, cue sheets, and the occasional smart-ass comment about the cycling scene in Greensboro. These days, I have a business that demands more of my time and an interest in finding that elusive life/work balance. 

So I'm going to shutter Veloblog. If I have something to post about cycling, it'll show up on IanEtc, where I blog about more than two wheels. And, I'll continue to manage GsoVelo, where you can find local ride info.

Tailwinds, folks....

Posted on December 28, 2009 | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Hipsters and 'Cross

Posted on December 07, 2009 | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Two contrasting approaches to building a lugged bike

Conduct exhaustive research into components and brazing, and blog the process to death. 

Or, give a skilled builder some tubes, lugs and a torch, and whomp that mess up. 

One generates revenue and gets people on bikes, and one doesn't.

Posted on December 02, 2009 in Equipment | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

How to become a framebuilder

Posted on November 18, 2009 | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

David Sherman Memorial Ride

 

Posted on November 15, 2009 in Advocacy, Community Events, Cyclists, Rides and Tours | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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