About pep

Once upon a time, it turned out that I climbed Mt. Hamilton once a month—almost, but not quite, every month that year . I climbed Bernal in...

During a bike fitting many years ago, the fitter quizzed me about my riding style and habits. “You need to ride during the week, too; otherw...

And now a few words about rim tape. When last we left our heroine , she had safely completed her ride and traced the source of her flat tire...

The Almaden Reservoir was not filled with chocolate, much as it might appear. It's been a week since we last saw rain, but the muddy ...

How could I not ride, on one last warm January day? [Let me count the ways.] A car to get smog tested, yard work to be done ... How coul...

Despite being off the bike for two weeks, yesterday's outing didn't exact a toll. Today I'd trade the heavy commute bike for my ...

Evidently today was Car Wash Day. I didn't get the memo, so I went for a bicycle ride instead. How could I not, with temperatures in the...