Hello, I’m Rob Walcott
Sometimes you read an article and think “I would like to read this again or I think this will come up in conversation.” I save those articles here to share with others or find again.
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Woodstock Cycleworks is the Hub for Cape Town’s Cycling Community – John Watson | The Radavist | A group of individuals who share a love of cycling and the outdoors.
I like the vibe of this place… bookmarking for reference for the Centennial Inn Bike Garage
Size matters, at least when it comes to shops like this. One of my absolute favorite parts about traveling with a bicycle is visiting the local bike shop for whatever location is on my itinerary. During my recent trip to South Africa, I was delighted by their local shop, Woodstock Cycleworks. The first thing I noticed was the scale of this shop. It is massive, taking up half a city block, with giant, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick and wood trusses, with natural light so beautiful, any photographer would take great pleasure in shooting the interior. Let’s back up a bit.…
— Read on theradavist.com/woodstock-cycleworks-is-the-hub-for-cape-towns-cycling-community -
HOW TO RIDE FASTER ON YOUR BIKE: 10 BETTER WAYS – TRAINING AND TECHNIQUE – In The Know Cycling
No matter how fast I go on my bike, I want to ride faster. Don’t you? Here are 6 ways to do it without spending anything on new gear.
— Read on intheknowcycling.com/how-to-ride-faster-on-your-bike-10-better-ways-part-1/This is one of those tabs that I have left open in my browser for the last few months. I should have bookmarked it sooner. Find the site to be pretty helpful.
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Geometry of Bike Handling | Calfee Design
Geometry of Bike Handling | Calfee Design
— Read on calfeedesign.com/geometry-of-bike-handling/Yeah, I like reading this kind of stuff.
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Why I treasure costumed joyrides through gorgeous Tuscany – CSMonitor.com
When I learned about L’Eroica, an annual cycling event in Tuscany, I knew where I could find people who would understand me.
— Read on www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/2025/0417/italy-tuscany-vintage-bicycles-eroica
Life happenings. Sometimes I do writing exercises (those are posted privately) sometimes I make things that happen public. Journaling is a healthy form of reflection and taking account. I try to keep it from being self indulging
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Momma Mia and a Saturday with the Girls. Journal, March 9, 2025
I was conflicted while watching Imogen’s soft-lit face yesterday during the Black River High School production of Momma Mia. The production was just that, a high school production—mostly…
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Imogen, Like an Executive
Imogen being chauffeured to gymnastics.
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A Note from Margo
Margo has been leaving notes back to us in her lunch box. Within all her wildness and strong will is also an incredibly sweet and caring kid.
Like Pinterest. Web clippings and screenshots and the visuals I want to keep track of.
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Just posts about bike rides, maybe similar to Strava. Part journaling for me to remember and part sharing. May turn into outdoor activity or narrow to just stuff about bikes.
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I have a hard time recalling the art work and artists I have seen and where and when I saw it. Posting them here helps me keep track for reference.
Little notes and things to remember.
