Archive for the 'Photography' Category
30 Days of Rapha – One for the Camera
13 Comments Published November 10th, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Photography: 10 miles in circles
Weather: Partly Cloudy, Breezy Temp: 60 deg.
Rapha Kit: Black Base Layer, Touring Shorts, Red Light Weight Softshell Jacket
Accessories: Merino Socks, Softshell Gloves, Rapha Winter Hat
The original plan for today was some early morning photography followed by a leisurely 30-mile trail ride with Juli. She’s not been riding much [...]
30 Days of Rapha – Time Off the Bike for Bad Behavior
5 Comments Published November 8th, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Woodside Loop: 28 miles, 1400 feet
Weather: Partly Cloudy Temp: 55 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, ¾ Bib Shorts, Black Long Sleeve Jersey, Winter Gilet
Accessories: Merino Socks, Softshell Gloves, Rapha Cap
Today’s medium tempo ride with my friend TJ managed to confirm an uncomfortable truth. Cyclists are just as capable of the selfish, distracted and stupid behavior [...]
30 Days of Rapha – Pairing Up Two Singles
3 Comments Published November 7th, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Commute: 25 miles roundtrip
Weather: Sunny Temp: 70 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, Touring Shorts, Purple Long Sleeve Jersey, Black Light Weight Jersey
Accessories: Merino Socks, Softshell Gloves, Rapha Cap, Fixed Backpack
Fridays lend themselves to a certain degree of informality. We never have Friday meetings, more people claim to be working from home and the day seems to [...]
30 Days of Rapha – Assembling a Collection that Lasts
7 Comments Published November 6th, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Commute: 25 miles roundtrip
Weather: Sunny Temp: 70 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, Fixed Shorts over Bib Shorts, Cross Jersey, Winter Gilet
Accessories: Merino Socks, Softshell Gloves, Rapha Cap & Scarf, Cross Drawstring Bag
For all the money I’ve invested in Rapha (and we can all agree it is an investment) I do so with high expectations that the clothes will [...]
30 Days of Rapha – Head, Core and Knees… Repeat
17 Comments Published November 5th, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Commute: 25 miles roundtrip
Weather: Partly Cloudy Temp: 55 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, Touring Shorts over Bib Shorts, Black Long Sleeve Jersey, Winter Gilet
Accessories: Merino Socks, Softshell Gloves, Winter Hat, Fixed Backpack
The last few days have been surprisingly cool. I’m clearly getting soft and like my Canadian passport, my tolerance for the cold has apparently expired. [...]
30 Days of Rapha – Giving Something Back
2 Comments Published November 4th, 2008 in Bicycle Advocacy, Kit, Photography
Commute: 25 miles roundtrip
Weather: Partly Cloudy, Breezy Temp: 55 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, Bib Shorts, Purple Long Sleeve Jersey, Winter Gilet
Accessories: Merino Socks, Rapha Cap, Softshell Gloves, Fixed Backpack
Bikes to Rwanda
We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming for a few minutes to give something back. I’m lucky to have a lovely wife, comfortable home and resources to indulge [...]
30 Days of Rapha – A Racier Stowaway Fixed Look
3 Comments Published November 3rd, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Commute: 25 miles roundtrip
Weather: A.M. Cloudy, P.M. Rain/Wind Temp: 60 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, Fixed Shorts, Cross Jersey, 08 Stowaway Jacket
Accessories: Merino Socks, Rapha Cap, Softshell Gloves, Fixed Backpack
One of the amazing things about commuting everyday is how tuned in you get to the weather and choosing kit. Layering up or down follows a natural rhythm [...]
30 Days of Rapha – No One Descends Tunitas Creek
14 Comments Published November 2nd, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Coastal Climb: 43 miles, 4231 feet
Weather: Partly Cloudy, Misty on Skyline Temp: 58 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, ¾ Bib Shorts, Black Light Weight Jersey, 08 Stowaway Jacket
Accessories: Merino Socks, Winter Hat, Softshell Gloves
Rapha is not infallible. Take the 06 Stowaway Jacket – a beautifully styled piece in gray with dramatic pink accent striping. It turned [...]
30 Days of Rapha – On the Trail of True Grit
10 Comments Published November 1st, 2008 in Kit, Photography, Reviews
Easy Spin: 25 miles roundtrip
Weather: Rain, Wind Temp: 60 deg.
Rapha Kit: Base Layer, ¾ Bib Shorts, Long Sleeve Jersey, 07 Classic Softshell Jacket
Accessories: Merino Socks, Winter Hat, Softshell Gloves
When I conceived the series I pictured an idyllic start, an Indian summer day and one more chance to solo in the Lightweight Jersey. Instead, as we rolled [...]
30 Days of Rapha Prologue - If the Clothes Fit Wear Them
11 Comments Published October 31st, 2008 in Kit, Photography, ReviewsI’ll confess, I love clothes. In my time I’ve filled and emptied countless closets as I played one character or another in real life. In my twenties it was Zegna wool trousers, blazers and dress shirts. In my thirties running my own design studio it was an unbroken line of designer black. Crossing forty, comfort [...]