Posted on June 22, 2008 by misterarthur
The unique excitement of the TDH is on hold (as is my soon-to-be Mr. Adonis body), while I sort out my back muscle issues. Sorry to all those who were holding their breath for the next exciting addition to the ride blog.
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Posted on June 16, 2008 by misterarthur
Added the Belle Isle Loop as an option to the TDH. Will insert some photos soon.
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Posted on June 15, 2008 by misterarthur
Had a nice spin along the TDH for Father’s Day. Even though I went through downtown around 11:00 am, people were already gathering for today’s Tigers v Dodgers game. (I have no clue how they’re going to spend the two hours waiting). Took some new photos: Bunchys Chicken Biscuit (sic), Snyder Wholesale, and Zaccaro’s, a [...]
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Posted on June 13, 2008 by misterarthur
My god, this is a boring blog. I have a neck ache from hunching over my powerbook all day.
No, that is not my head. I have skin covering my facial musculature
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Posted on June 8, 2008 by misterarthur
Still seized up and listing dangerously to starboard.
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Posted on June 7, 2008 by misterarthur
I made a map of my cousin Paul’s Outer Drive ride, which encircles Detroit, following (mostly) a single road: Outer Drive.
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Posted on June 7, 2008 by misterarthur
Back issues. I know this is fascinating.
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Posted on June 5, 2008 by misterarthur
Well, since the towel she’s throwing in seems certain (she could always freak out at the convention), she can now turn her attention away from national issues like our crumbling infrastructure. (I’m going to post a series of exciting photos of crumbling curbs and street lamps soon). So I can pretty much be sure she [...]
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Posted on June 4, 2008 by misterarthur
Pretty pathetic speech last night, grandad. You are an honorable, distinguished American. But instead of attacking Barack for not going to Iraq, why don’t you join me on a bicycle ride in Detroit? This is our country, Senator, you need to be a part of it. We need progress here, too. (A couple of [...]
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Posted on June 1, 2008 by misterarthur
I’ve been riding a fixed gear bike this season. It’s so flat here, the only reason you need gears is to deal with the wind. This is my Bianchi Pista, with some mods. 1) Nitto Stem and Moustache handlebars. 2) Switched out the black seatpost for a shiny aluminum one. 3) Sugino RD cranks. [...]
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