Stories from Bike Snob NYC
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Amazed by the Ordinary: Feats of Meh
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 31, 2012
These are precisely the sorts of insights one ponders while in the throes of illness as I was yesterday, and I'd like to thank you all for bearing with me during what was in all respects a truly disgusting time. However, now that I'm more better, I find myself pondering less profound matters. Instead of asking myself The Big Questions, my attention has reverted back to the prosaic, and now… Full Story »
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For Immediate Release:
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 30, 2012
The blogger acquired the illness from his young son, most likely while engaged in the questionable practice of handling vomit while not wearing a helment, and spent much of yesterday evening regurgitating Tibetan food. In addition to curating, cultivating, manhandling,… Full Story »
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Hard and Soft: Let Them Eat Ice Cream
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 17, 2012
It's all too easy to be critical of the American media, especially when it comes to covering cycling. However, you do have to credit them for their consistency. Hackman was riding without a helmet on an Islamorada street around 3 p.m. No charges were immediately reported. Yes, pretty much every news outlet made sure to point out that Hackman was riding without a helment, because this is America, and what could possibly be crazier than a former marine thinking he could enjoy a bicycle ride in a dense urban area like the Florida Keys without first donning… Full Story »
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BSNYC Friday Potluck!
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 13, 2012
Hi! I apologize for any conveniences this may cause. However, I should also point out that Monday the 16th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, so if you have any problem with my not posting that day then you're obviously… Full Story »
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The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle: Barrelling Along
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 11, 2012
Firstly, I'd like to sincerely thank everybody who made a suggestion for a BRA stop yesterday. Not only was I deeply flattered by the invitations, but I also learned of many strange and exotic places I never even knew existed. For example, did you know there's a Portland in Maine? I didn't. Did you know that the capital of the United States is Washington, DC and not Wall Street? I didn't. Did you know that Mississippi and Missouri are two entirely different states? I certainly didn't, I just thought a surprising number of Mississippians (Mississippippians?) didn't know how to spell.… Full Story »
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BSNYC Friday Juice Box!
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 6, 2012
As I mentioned on Monday, this is it--the final day of 2012, and indeed of the entire world. I don't know about you, but I had a pretty good time. Highlights for me included being born, watching movies, and this really good sandwich I had one time. Kind of a bummer it… Full Story »
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Bespoke Too Soon: That's a Suit of a Different Color
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 5, 2012
Or at least I would have if I had had time. See, the life of an artisanal urban farmer is quite demanding, and I had to go collect the eggs from my artisanal chicken coop so I could make an artisanal omelette to go with my… Full Story »
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Titles: Useless Constructs of Western Literature
Bike Snob NYC &bull Jan 3, 2012
How do I know this? Well, it's not because I subscribe to that Mayan Calendar nonsense. Sure, they got Lincoln's Birthday right, but how am I supposed to entrust my doomsday predictions to a culture who couldn't even foresee the advent of America's preeminent tree-themed holiday? This is the sort of gross oversight that casts doubt over their entire chronology. No, the reason I know we're all going to die is because while vacationing last week in an undisclosed location I uncovered another primitive calendar that is clearly more accurate. Firstly, it was made by the ancient Egyptians,… Full Story »
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BSNYC Friday Fun Quiz and Holiday Recess Announcement Spectacular!
Bike Snob NYC &bull Dec 23, 2011
Oh, hi there, I didn't hear you come in. Do you like my slippers? How about my sweater with snowflakes on it? Did you notice when you pulled into my driveway that I dressed my Jeep Cherokee like a reindeer? It probably fooled you for a moment, but that's just how we get into the holiday spirit here in West Stereotype, CT. Please, ladle yourself out some egg nog, have a seat on the shabby chic sofa,… Full Story »
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The Indignity of Commuting by Bicycle: Locked and Loaded
Bike Snob NYC &bull Dec 22, 2011
Bikes. Who doesn't love them? They look good, they feel nice, and they smell fantastic. In fact, bikes are so delightfully fragrant that people sometimes even take them without asking. This is called "stealing." Nobody likes having their bike stolen. When someone steals your bike it means you have to put a missing bike post on Craigslist, Tweet about it, and send lots of emails containing frowny-face emoticons. There's no sure way to keep your bike from getting stolen, but there are things you can… Full Story »
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