Authored by Nick Moore, fellow cyclist and paralegal at GJEL Accident Attorneys.
With rare exceptions, humans are not a graceful species. For every Kobe Bryant or Lionel Messi, there are a few million of us striving for mere competence in our athletic endeavors. Artistry in motion, if you will, is unequivocally beyond [...]
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Three Irishmen Walk Out of a Bar
We have once again reached that excellent time of year. Whether we have just a minute fraction or a substantial majority of Irish blood in our ancestral lineage, it vehemently proclaims it’s dominance of your character during this weekend of celebration. The sensational smell of corned beef and cabbage wafting through the air, the jubilant [...]
My First Time
Monday, March 12th, 2012
I remember some very distinct details of my introduction to two wheeled velocipedaling.
The learning process was set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding alpine environment. Perhaps the grace of this natural setting encouraged my enthusiasm through the inevitable artless stages involved in harnessing enough balance to keep my rubber side down. [...]
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Bikesploration: A Manifesto
Monday, March 5th, 2012
This week we have another excellent entry from fellow cyclist Nick Moore.
Thanks in part to the merciless rise of gas prices and the gradual re-urbanization of America (which means more and more people are seeking to live nearer their place of work), biking is becoming an increasingly popular method of daily commute. Here in the [...]
Gabe’s Epic Ride #2: The Sleeping Maiden
Monday, February 27th, 2012
When I first read about the ride upon which I was about to embark, I did not predict it would be quite so epic. “Simply 14 miles,” I thought to myself. Ah paper, how you make things seem so tame. Then I saw this:
I would be elevating nearly 2000 feet in 7 miles of riding. [...]
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Bike Party!
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Nick Moore is a coworker of mine at GJEL Accident Attorneys, as well as a fellow cyclist. Here is his story from a recent eventful night of riding:
It wasn’t until we arrived at the Coliseum BART station, and exuberant shouts of “Bike party!” bounded in through the open doors, that the girl sitting nearest us [...]
Pre-Super Bowl at Point Pinole
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Last Sunday, I knew I would be facing an onslaught of high calorie beer coupled with savory smoky meats. I went to sleep the night before with the intention of waking up early enough to go for a decent ride, as a way to sort of pay forward some health karma in anticipation of the [...]
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The Town
Monday, February 6th, 2012
On a lovely day this past summer, my friend and I decided to bike to Lake Merritt. The comfort level of riding was amazingly different as soon as one crosses the border from Berkeley into Oakland. The space that bikers have to work with becomes narrower and the cars drive faster. Luckily we rode without [...]
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When It Rains, It Pours
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
The rains are upon us! This is the time of year that creates an internal struggle of my heart. I am excited for the storms to wash everything, leaving it all clean once again. Breathing the air in deep after a day of rain is so refreshing. Plus, I am super stoked for the snow [...]
Bike Safety
Monday, January 9th, 2012
Today I’m not talking about your safety on the bike; I’m talking about the safety of the bicycle itself. We often must leave our bike locked out in the elements, subject to the will of nature and/or people. It took me a few lessons to learn the proper way of securing my bike. I often [...]