Why do we behave in ways that defy our own logic and rational thought process? Who is really in control here? In this video, I take a look from a perspective of my own actions by going meta and looking at myself as if I were an outside entity. It is interesting, and often funny to watch yourself behave like this, completely ruled by emotion and become conscious that you are not really in control of your actions, as much as you'd like to think that you are. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i145yHCiHKI

Today I did a charity ride up the Grand Mesa. 20 miles up - 20 miles down. Elevation gain 4981 feet; no breaks, just a steady grind. I was happy for the triple chainring in the front but wished for higher gearing on the way down. My Fuji and Nishiki would have smoked this bike on the downhill section. Overall, this bike is great for short commutes and geared for easy starts and easier climbing, but for long hauls, it needs a really nice road seat and the one I had was sub-par... and you will not win any races on it. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krP7Lax4mLY

Highlights of the first half of May's San Diego Critical Mass. The second half was so strung out it was not much of a mass rather than several segments of cyclists riding everywhere at night. All in all still a good ride, for those of us who could keep up anyway. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnTkeaSZWVQ

In this video, I begin work restoring an old Sears Spaceliner to a 60s era-appropriate style, just like a kid would have had it back in the day. This is my process that I use for all classic bikes. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_GJiAUXofw