Urban Velo

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Issue 24 Editor’s Statement

I write a lot of tech pieces for Urban Velo, but here is possibly the best advice there is no matter what your skill level with wrench in..

March 12, 2011 with 2 Comments

Drivetrain Wear

Drivetrain wear is inevitable. Much like tires the drivetrain bits that make everything go ‘round are ultimately disposable pieces...

March 11, 2011 with 1 Comment

Stuck Seatpost

Stuck or seized seatposts are one of those things that are more or less bound to happen to everyone at some point. Whether a..

March 10, 2011 with 2 Comments

The Wander Map

I had forgotten how simple and easy it was to escape on a bicycle. This little machine is a perfect design with no more noise than the..

March 9, 2011 with 0 Comments

Catfish and Mandala

I had been pedaling and pushing through the forlorn land, roaming the foreign coast on disused roads and dirt tracks. When I was hungry or..

March 8, 2011 with 2 Comments

On Not Riding

At 6:20 AM on a Saturday at a public hospital in Changwon, South Korea, the nurses came around to check my vitals, as well as the vitals of..

March 6, 2011 with 2 Comments

Gallery: India, 2010

During her two weeks of backpacking through India in August of 2010, Rie Sawada traveled as far north as Manali, and to Rishikesh,..

March 5, 2011 with 1 Comment

Dangerous Business

It’s safe to say that cycling isn’t always so safe. Whether you’re an urban rider cutting through traffic, a daily..

March 4, 2011 with 2 Comments

Escaping Is What I Do Best

We all love to ride. I would hope I’m preaching to the converted in this area. What makes a ride special always changes for me...

March 3, 2011 with 1 Comment

Issue #24 Co-conspirators

These are some of the people who helped bring you Urban Velo #24. Check out their websites and let them know you like their work. Andy..

March 2, 2011 with 1 Comment