[Because I couldn't say it better than Luda...] Just bought me and my cars bikes all some brand new [okay, used] shoes And the people just stare so I love to park it And I just put a computer in the glove compartment With the pedal to the floor, radar in the grille TV in [...]
Entries Tagged as 'style'
review: blow it out your ass-os
May 17th, 2013 · 3 Comments · gear, reviews, style
I’ve recently reached that point in life – maybe that was a few years ago but I was only willing to admit it now – where my body mostly only makes sense in a kit. I’ve been genetically gifted with quads that will grow…and grow and grow…with the calves [and okay, ass] to match. This [...]
giro time
May 4th, 2013 · 2 Comments · pro, races, style
The only way to watch the Giro: crazy hair, favorite jersey, and pink nails. Here’s to the next three weeks!
winning the lotto
April 22nd, 2013 · 3 Comments · pro, style
As a diehard believer in the power of postcards, I love getting real mail. For me, it’s one of the best parts of Christmas; I am guaranteed a few real cards, complete with paper stamps and postmarks. Handwritten letters on real paper are the key to my heart. Call me materialistic, but packages will always [...]
rapha scarf [saturday]
September 21st, 2012 · No Comments · style
Yup. Have a great weekend, guys!
Tags:rapha·rapha scarf friday·scarf
two bonsai girls and a few exceptional [rapha] gentlemen
September 18th, 2012 · No Comments · road rides, style, tokyo
I would have at least shaved my legs. I would have at least shaved my legs, attempted to look a bit less tired, and washed my bike. I would have made some effort to seem more pro. The thing was, it was supposed to be a chilled-out ride. Natsuki-san and I had made plans to [...]
Tags:bonsai·ichicoblog·natsuki-san·rapha·the notorious yno·yuji yamada
how to lose 2kg in 5 minutes
August 27th, 2012 · 1 Comment · style, tokyo
Step 1. Go to your nearest Assos Pro Shop. SO MUCH ASSOS = SO HAPPY. Also, the guys there are super nice! Step 2. Purchase Assos bibs. Step 3. Look 2kg skinnier, feel like a superhero. [Capo Cortina shorts vs. Assos T FI.13 Lady S5 bibs] Check out that Ass…..os! [Full review coming soon!]
Tags:assos·assos pro shop·skinny·tokyo
a PSA on VPL
August 13th, 2012 · 1 Comment · style
Do you kit up in Lycra to ride your nifty carbon-fiber road bicycle? If you read this blog, you probably do. And if you’re a serious road cyclist, you’ve probably gotten sucked into your fair share of pacelines with people that seem way more pro, and hoped they’d consider you worthy. But did you know [...]
Tags:chamois shorts·psa·vpl
everyday katusha*
July 29th, 2012 · No Comments · style
Not just channeling Pozzato when I do my intervals, but AKB48, too. * In Japan, katusha refers to a type of headband. [This is an old joke, right?] [Photos courtesy of Cyclingnews, Cyclingweekly, and the Internet.]
birthday portrait
July 9th, 2012 · 6 Comments · handmade goodies, style
I’ve never been one to celebrate [much less acknowledge] my birthday, but my sister drew this for me this year: Not only does she have a mean, fast jab, but my sister is also cool enough to depict me without my stumpy, thunder thighs. [Larger version is up on Flickr.]