Backward Mutters

  • Ramblers Racing?

    So, what do you think? Is ’08 the year to invest in a Cat 5 license?

  • Squeel Like a Pig

    Today was the Tour de Pig. In honor of the event, here’s something I wrote several years ago about the ride. On Friday night a week ago, I was sitting around a table with my cycling friends. We were enjoying a pasta carbo load of linguini Alfredo, wine, and salad.…

  • First Friday Fixie

    Today was my first day back on the fixed gear. There’s something about cool fall days that make me want the slower pace (and constant peddling) of fixed gear riding.

  • Hang in there PAPAPILK!

    Here’s a comment by Pip at Black Sheep Cycles in Charlotte on papapilk who took a bad spill descending Shulls Mill from Blowing Rock on September 30. Papapilk continues to recover but the pain of three pelvic fractures and a bad bruise continue to aggravate his recovery. Papa, we’re praying…

  • A Friend’s Passing

    I’ve been thinking about death lately as I’ve witness a friend’s body succumb to cancer. In particular I’ve been reflecting on a poem by metaphysical poet, George Herbert which is entitled, “Death.” I’ve taken liberties with updating the spelling and language. Death, you were once an uncouth, hideous thing,Nothing but…