Advent light stand-in

Advent light stand-in

Every once in a while, the first Sunday of Advent is one that the author has to get through without the delight of having opened another little window of her Advent calendar – simply because the first Advent Sunday falls into the month of November, still. But...
Time to give thanks, the „Cranksgiving“ way

Time to give thanks, the „Cranksgiving“ way

There are many things and situations, experiences and encounters that are worthwhile of giving thanks. And more often than not, we don’t even pause. Especially those of us who live the life of the fortunate ones, when do we actually acknowledge that this is the...
Ice Carnival Season

Ice Carnival Season

Slowly but surely, the year is coming to its end – which definitely doesn’t have to mean that biking season is coming to an end, as well. You may have considered to put your bike up and start stationary training. However, how about investing not much more...
Help was on my way

Help was on my way

Inspired by reading the first issue of CYCLE and by the glistening sunshine, the old steel-framed Lemond Tourmalet was taken off the wall, for a short, but stylish last spin of Fall. The classic RSX break shifters had just been cleansed and newly greased again, so...
Hot off the press

Hot off the press

Germany has a new magazine about bikes, biking, bike style and cycle chic. Well, at least it’s imminent that we can all read this magazine: CYCLE – Das Bike & Style Magazin. I am among the lucky few who already have access to the first issue as of...