Tag Archives: Italy

The two Italians in my basement are working again

Posted on January 27, 2014 by 16incheswestofpeoria

If you value things that are built to last, you have to value a Silca pump, even if you don’t own one. Continue reading →

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Chaos, consideration and the Brompton in Rome

Posted on December 4, 2013 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Forget the Smart cars parked at right angles to the curb, the lane-splitting scooter riders and, of course, all the noise. You’ll wonder how the trees between the sidewalk and street have survived. Continue reading →

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Where bicycle wheels meet the sea

Posted on December 1, 2013 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Given a sufficient budget, I’d go way overboard trying to reduce the weight of a folding bicycle. Continue reading →

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The wrong bicycle for the job is the perfect one

Posted on November 24, 2013 by 16incheswestofpeoria

You don’t need a perfect bicycle to enjoy the ride, especially when it’s a beautiful day in Castiglione della Pescaia. Continue reading →

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Upright on bicycle by the sea

Posted on November 20, 2013 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Here’s the dock in Castiglione della Pescaia, along the Tuscan coast. If I raised the camera you would see the faint outline of Isola del Giglio, site of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster. If I kept the camera up … Continue reading →

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