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“You Keep Up Well”
As a cyclist, many of the people I date tend to be as well. I think that’s great. Having a common interest is always a great thing. Plus, rides are more fun with company. However, time and time again, guys will say the same thing to me towards the end of our ride: “You keep […]
CicLAVia: Iconic Wilshire Blvd. – 4/6/2014
CicLAvia–one of my favorite events in Los Angeles! Today’s event was Los Angeles’ ninth installment of the car-free event. Wilshire Blvd. was closed to vehicle traffic from Miracle Mile to the Financial District. Thousands turned out with bicycles, skateboards and roller blades. There were several designated walking areas for those who wanted to enjoy the […]
This Weekend: Giving the Streets Back to Foot and Bike Traffic
If you live or play anywhere near Mid City, do yourself a solid and abandon your car this weekend. Giant portions of major throughways throughout Los Angeles will be shut down for special events. This means massive headaches for drivers. Expect delays that make you with the President was in town. Saturday, the Hollywood Half […]
Couch Adventures
Today I had a very unusual day–I didn’t leave my apartment at all. I did some serious spring cleaning. I did some serious Netflix watching too. I just got into House of Cards. I think I want to be Claire Underwood. The biggest adventure of the day is the delicious Mediterranean restaurant that delivers in […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I began the day expecting to get pinched, but it seems nobody else on the bus got the memo either. So instead, I grabbed a bunch of green balloons from the theme party thrown by my job. Lookie there, the Pershing Square fountain is green for St. Paddy’s Day! Did you know the Pershing Square […]
Should Bicyclists Need a License?
This morning I was a block from home on my ride to work. I was going down a small, yet steep hill with an immediate right turn at the bottom. I had to quickly dart out of the way of another cyclist who was riding down the wrong side of the street. On my ride […]
An Open Letter to the Person Who Poops Outside My Apartment
Let me start off by saying this: I understand that if you’re pooping on the sidewalk outside my apartment every morning, you’ve probably got bigger problems than I. Shoot, here I am complaining about my favorite flats nearly landing right in your creation. But come on, dude. Right in the middle of the sidewalk? There […]
Surf’s up, brah!
For the past year, I’ve been working evenings and Saturdays at my corporate job. It worked out pretty well with my lifestyle. I enjoyed being able to wake up without an alarm and enjoy a workout and breakfast every morning without rushing. Sure, I missed out on beach days and BBQs on Saturdays, but it […]
What’s wrong with this picture?
If you said elderly man standing on a crowded subway while a young, able-bodied dude sits in the seat reserved for seniors and disabled, then you’re right!
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