Six years later, and my accidental single speed riding life is still going strong. I ride this bike way more than my other ones, 32 x 17 getting me around the local city and suburb trail systems and mountain trails of east county San Diego with relative ease, though there a smattering of spots that require a lot of grunting.

The hills are green, the water is flowing, and the air is warming. No doubt, living in this far southwestern corner of the USA is a fortune. Sunny, blue skies most days, and beautiful trails to turn pedals on, leave me wondering why some local riders complain so damn much.
No lectures to deliver this week; it’s Spring Break! In between working on a stack of exams to grade, I will ride …
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