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Dirty Words | Faux Roubaix: A Cold Day in Hell
By Sal Ruibal Photo by Rich Hays Those guys in Paris-Roubaix ain’t so tough. The April 7th race doesn’t even start in Paris, so right off the bat there’s a whole slew of road not traveled. The start in Compiegne … Continue reading
Dirty Words: Il Papa needs a brand new bike
By Sal Ruibal I’m not a “lapsed Catholic,” I’m more of an eclipsed Catholic. The whole idea of finding my way in the Church has been eclipsed by riding my way through the wonderful woods and creeks just behind my … Continue reading
Dirty Words: Note to North Korea—Don’t mess with our “Missile”
By Sal Ruibal Illustration by Ryan LaBar I usually like to keep my politics separate from my fun, but since this was National Bike Summit week in D.C. and one of the goals – before the “Snowquester” blew in – … Continue reading
Dirty Words: How I got that shot
Words and Photos by Sal Ruibal I know this will come as a surprise to many of you, but some people think I’m a bit weird. That’s not because I ride a rigid, single-speed steel 29er in all conditions. And … Continue reading
Dirty Words: Zinn There, Haven’t Done That But I’ll Get Around To It Someday
Photo and words by Sal Ruibal I saw that Lennard Zinn has recently updated his best-selling book “Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance,” the world’s most helpful and comprehensive guide to bicycle repair and maintenance. I’ve met Lennard … Continue reading
