The Workshop
Spring 2023
Over the past few years my collection of bicycles has expanded and now I'm also the proud owner of a workshop in which to keep my treasures; Birchwood.
I'm not a collector of bicycles; I like to ride and I put quite a few miles on my bikes. I love the look of a racing bike, but those are not for me. I need strong, durable work-horses — bikes capable of carrying loads of gear.
I ride touring bikes. Long, steel frames completely out of fashion and mostly unheard of in these days of carbon fibre, utlra-light-weight, gravel bikes. I don't need hydraulic disc brakes, electronic shifting, or tubeless tyres. I'm old school all the way.
I ride touring bikes. Long, steel frames completely out of fashion and mostly unheard of in these days of carbon fibre, utlra-light-weight, gravel bikes. I don't need hydraulic disc brakes, electronic shifting, or tubeless tyres. I'm old school all the way.
What's Inside the Workshop:
Some of the stuff I generally carry include; an assortment of tools, rain gear, snacks/lunch, coffee, and a camera. I like to go out for long rides lasting all day (or more). I try to be prepared. I'd rather have it and not need it than — need it and not have it.
Year: 2011
Nickname: El Camino
This is my main ride. With over 60k under her saddle, she's a real champ. Strong and comfortable. I ride her anywhere I want.
Year: 1979
Nickname: Lizzie
My vintage girlfriend, my first love showed me the world of cycle touring. She's been with me everywhere. I'm so proud to still have her after all these years.
Year: 1995
Nickname: Lady Purple
Everytime I ride this bike I am surprised out how fun she is. Light and lively; she goes anywhere I ask of her. Who says 26" tyres are dead?
Year: 2021
Nickname: Joroto!
I have a love/hate relationship with this girl. In form, she represents everything wrong about cycling. In practice, she keeps me in shape for when I can get back on the road.
Wait! There's more!... In 2020 I began keeping track of how often and how far I ride each bike, so of course I had to create a spreadsheet and webpage!
