SF Cyclotouring

Ride reports and other ramblings from a San Francisco cyclist.

5/28/2010

"Begin it"

Rack-fabricator extraordinaire Alistair sent me this quote a while back, when I was wavering, confidence-wise, in my ability to build a porteur rack during my week off. I really appreciated these words, and have been meaning to share them for some time...

Until you are committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, ineffectiveness. It is true: the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves. All sorts of things begin to happen to help you that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from that decision, raising in your favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which you couldn't have dreamt would come your way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets, which bears repeating: 'Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute. What you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.' - W.H. Murray, Scottish Mountaineer


Thanks again Alistair!!!

5/25/2010

Nishiki S'Porteur


Commuter Parking
Originally uploaded by jimgskoop
Nishiki Sport + Porteur Rack = Nishiki S'Porteur! Clever, no?

5/22/2010

PUBLIC M8


PUBLIC M8
Originally uploaded by jimgskoop
Dawn's new PUBLIC M8 bicycle. Check out the full set of photos.

See http://publicbikes.com for details.

5/16/2010

1925 Gazelle Bicycle Production

5/07/2010

Public Bikes -- Go There And Buy Stuff!



Public Bikes (where my wife works) just launched their full website and online store! Go there and buy stuff now to make her happy!