Puglia, Italy in Pictures, Day 5
On our fifth and final day of riding, we started with an epic descent on our way to Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We walked down until we were near the cave dwellings, which were now touristy restaurants, and indulged.
Puglia, Italy in Pictures, Day 4
Day four brought us to our first real climb of the trip into the Pollino mountains. We’d cover 4,500′ of climbing in a little less than 25 miles. Plus it was hot, and we got a late start, adding to the heat. The scenery however, was enough to ease the pain, and the water was […]
Puglia, Italy in Pictures, Day 3
We worked our way through the maze of Trullis to the viewpoint atop the city. But they’d serve espresso to anyone. Day four photos will be posted soon, thanks for looking.
Puglia, Italy in Pictures, Day 2
Day 2 started off as we had dreamt about, namely in the big hard sun. We left our campsite and headed out to see some history, to eat the fruit of the land, and to find an espresso in a village center. More to come on day three.
Puglia, Italy in Pictures, Day 1
Two weeks ago we rode through Puglia, a most beautiful region of southern Italy. The “heel of the boot” as I have been saying, provided history, views, and all of the fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, bread, and wine you could hope for. Here are some photos from day 1: Rough plotting of our […]
A Big and Elegant Seven Cycles Axiom SL
Rob C., gave me a call in late February when he decided he couldn’t research his next bike any longer and the time had come to make a move. According to him, it was the end of a five year search that had him pouring over review after review while he logged miles on his […]
Moving Right Along
The right print, to hang on the wall above the tool chest, is proving to be elusive. The rest of the shop is coming along nicely however, especially with the recent arrival of an adjustable, stationary fit bike positioned right in front of the window. Our collection of demo bikes rotate a bit, but in […]
Three’s Company
When the O’Brien’s opened up their bike shop at 138 Bradley Street, sometime in the early 1900’s, I can only imagine that they thought the location was special. East Rock’s summit was just as much in view then, if not more so. The street may not have been one way like it is today, but […]
Cyclists to Know: John Pescatore
The first time I met John Pescatore we were congregating for a group ride on the front stoop of the Coffee Pedaler. I could tell from the sling on his arm that he wouldn’t be joining us that morning, but equally obvious, was how badly he wanted to suit up. “Just a few more weeks,” […]
Photo Shoot
Occasionally a bike comes together so well that people can’t help but take notice. The angles look just right. The tubes are neither too long nor too short. The colors work together in perfect harmony. Jackie’s Cafe Racer S was just such a bike, I knew it when it was finished, but Seven Cycles also […]
