The Epicurean Cyclist

NAHBS Stories Part 1 (1)

2/26/11 •

I’m at NAHBS 2011 in Austin and it is the tweeting, blogging, throbbing center of bicycles this weekend. Here are some interesting folks we’ve met so far.
Designed from Experience: Touring Bikes from Littleford Custom Bicycles
By Laura Crawford
When Jon Littleford went hunting for a new house in Portland, the top criteria was a detached garage [...]

10,000 Mile Review: Acorn Boxy Rando Bag (4)

2/02/11 •

A functional bicycle handlebar bag is a thing of beauty. It provides the bicycle tourist or commuter easy access to essentials like a wallet, camera and snacks, while holding said belongings in a stable manner. AcornBags is a small cottage industry that makes bicycle luggage. I originally reviewed it many moons ago here. [...]

Gear Review: Rain Shield O2 Jacket (5)

1/13/11 •

Good gear need not break the bank. For all the bells, whistles, technical fabrics and wonder widgets outdoor companies are creating these days, sometimes the most practical gear is simple and inexpensive. One bit of gear that we have that truly embodies this idea is our O2 Rain Shield Jacket.

Rain jackets are a [...]

Review: Bailey’s Yates Fedora (6)

12/03/10 •

And now for something completely different.
A few readers know of my secret obsession with hats. Prior to our great adventure, I probably had an unhealthy amount of cycling caps in my possession. During our trip, I fought the urge (and occasionally lost the fight) to purchase another hat. For me, there [...]