Turning the wheels, turns the wheels

Nicht immer aber immer oefters erstklassig

Na da ist die Saison ja doch noch versoehnlich zu ende gegeangen! Die letzten beiden Spiele haben gezeigt das Hannover doch in die 1. Liga gehoeren kann.

Ich freue mich schon auf die naechste saison, dann wird der FC. St. Pauli kommen!!!

Bueno Bag

I admitt, I was a little sceptical when I first saw the bag. But the more I use it, the more I absolutely love it. It is very well designed and fits perfectly on my back.

The chrome messenger bag is by far the most comfortable backpack or bag I have used on my bike, fits everything I need and has some extra room for some might needs as well.

Thanks to the excellent people that gave me this beautiful gift... Esther, Kris and Ellen!
It's perfect!!

Over the hills and far away...

Some say old, some say over the hill!
I say 30 years young and still rising ;)

Accidents suck!!!!!!!

Isn't it ironic? Two weeks after I sell my car we get rear ended in Esthers car and are rendered car less – for a day or two. (Rentals are nice) just one of those things, coming home from a Chinese funeral, Esthers parents were concerned about bad spirits following us home from the cemetary—

Before we got home and were able to step over the customary fire border (to shake off the spirits), we were involved in an accident. Interpret it as you will, but some superstitions are not too far fetched.

Pegoretti not for the faint of eye

These beautiful frames might not be every bodies cup of tea, but I think they are beautiful.
I don't want to see the manufacturers name on 15 parts of the bike in company color only etc.
Hand painted by local artists in Italy Dario Pegoretti hand makes these excellent bikes. They are made of the best steel tubing available and considered rare pieces. Maybe someday I'll manage to ride one, but for now I am happy to admire them from afar.

Why I don't ride a fixed gear bike

I admit, I have always been attracted by the look of a fixie, so sleek and simple, easy to maintain, quiet and zen. BUT ;) freewheeling down a big hill, taking in your surroundings and taking a deep breath before trying to catch up with your speed is too much to give up for me. Therefore I will keep adjusting my gears and greasing my freewheeling, fun, speedy and just right complicated road bike.

And if I ever want to hang a bike on my wall for some oohs and aahs, I'll save the fixie for that.