Cup of Gold Snack Bars
I have to thank Mykle Khong, Tech Manager and Maître de at my LBS, San Jose Trek, for introducing me to cycling’s best kept snack secret, the Cup of Gold. It seemed fitting to photograph this “snack bar” as a true dessert; the combination of chocolate, low-fat peanut butter and oats [...]

My legs were turning the pedals but I had no sensation of movement as the road slid underneath me like a giant, silent treadmill. The flu that had kept me off the bike for six days, hadn’t completely released its grip. I didn’t feel bad… I didn’t feel anything. My senses were dulled, my reactions [...]

If like me, you happen to be a regular reader of thewashingmachinepost you know that Scotland is the perfect proving ground for foul weather gear and winter kit. Declaring a jacket wind or waterproof in the Hebrides carries a little more weight than saying it’s warm and comfy on winter mornings in San Jose California. [...]

Yesterday I received a copy of the premiere issue of Embrocation magazine. I met its editor, Jeremy Dunn, on the Rapha Occidental Continental last month. On that day Jeremy demonstrated the strength of his legs by hanging with the unstoppable Ira Ryan until the last punishing climb, the magazine showed he’s got some real design [...]

I’m still horribly jet lagged from the holiday and yesterday’s fast-paced 46 miles with TJ didn’t help but I’ve started to sort through the mountain of images from Scotland. The eight-day whirlwind tour of Lewis, Harris and Skye was spectacular. The weather ranged from bright sunshine to howling gales laced with rain and snow. From [...]