Rough Riding in 1896

Although the name of Andrew Barton „Banjo“ Paterson may not ring a bell immediately, you surely have heard about his most popular piece of poetry, „Waltzing Matilda“. Sung to the likewise popular melody (which, other than the lyrics, survived...

The Streets of London

One of the best things about the 2012 Olympic cycling events: at least one really wonderful new bicycle book was published, namely Ugo Gattoni’s „Cycling“. Actually, it is not so much a book, but a leporello that unfolds to a strip of paper of 5m of...

Joys of Fall

Halloween is over and the spooky ladies are off the streets again. Instead, I saw this little old lady during my last bike round. With all the reds and yellows and oranges and browns of the falling and fallen leaves, she must be waiting for the MTB and crosser season...

Spooky Greetings

This „Greetings from Germany“ post is actually bringing spooky greetings from NYC where friend Dirk found this wheelin‘ witch:

50 Ways to Break Your Bones (& Bike Frame)

Off-road season has started, so here’s a little mouthwatering video: Gear up for going out and doing fun stuff away from paved roads. And you don’t even need a crosser, an MTB or a BMX bike – not, if you have control over your road bike the amazing...