Tag Archives | Rivendell Bicycle Works

Destination Utah!

By on January 28, 2013 in Bikes, Featured, Interesting People, Photography

I’m back in Utah, Salt Lake City to be precise. The last time was in June, 2012 for my initial training with Backroads.  Before I left the Bay Area, I was able catch up with some friends and family.  One of these was Jim Thill, the owner of Hiawatha Cyclery, and formerly the writer of [...]

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image of Dan with Rivendell

Camping In The Hills, Tour Chasing

By on May 16, 2012 in Bikes, Interesting People, Photography, Rides and Events

Another Monday, another campout. After coffee at Rapha, I headed out to Walnut Creek on BART to camp in the hills.

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Purchasing a Bicycle Direct

By on May 3, 2012 in Bikes

In case you aren’t aware, there is a company called Bikes Direct that sells bicycles right to your front door without the hassle of going to your neighborhood shop, and at a discount to viagra samples boot! Here’s the pitch: There are literally hundreds of models to choose from, all at around 50% off MSRP, [...]

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Campout and Other Pics

By on February 16, 2012 in Bikes, Photography

Pushing the pedals reader Mandy M. sent me a couple pics of a very interesting bike she saw the other day on her ferry commute. Yes, I know, I’m thinking the same thing. Hopefully that’s not what’s left of the previous owner (Mandy’s joke). Seen on my morning commute to work. All the parts for [...]

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Images from the past

By on September 13, 2011 in Bikes, Interesting People, Photography, Rides and Events

I just picked up a couple of rolls of film that had been kicking around in a shoebox for a few years from the photo shop.  It’s so much fun to see what you have forgotten about, and re-experience memories.  Here are a few images from those rolls.

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Daniel and Bryan go on an adventure.

By on July 22, 2011 in Bikes, Interesting People, Rides and Events

Aaron, Jorge and I are having our sendoff party at Mojo Bicycle Cafe on August 7, around 6pm or so.  Come say hi, have a beer, and bring your bike! Everybody’s welcome. On Tuesday I went out with longtime friend Bryan C for a dirt trip out to Samuel P Taylor State Park. We’ve known [...]

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First Look: Soma/Rivendell San Marcos frameset

By on July 16, 2011 in Bikes, Reviews

The joint venture project between Soma Fabrications and Rivendell Bicycle Works has just arrived at the shop, and it’s called the SOMA San Marcos. nice fork crown and head tube lugs The frame is produced and distri

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Another shot at Mt. Diablo, India progress

By on June 2, 2011 in Bikes, Interesting People, Photography, Rides and Events

Last night Grant and I headed back up to High Rocky Place, in part because it’s still the toughest spot to get to, and also because on our last trip, the very strong wind blew a stuff sack containing some expensive camping gear off the cliff, which needed retrieving.  (BTW, to see some of these [...]

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