Recent content by Jeremy McCreary

Why do they never talk about Lidl-Trek's Skjelmose? He's finished in the top 10 GC in every stage, now 6th. He also led the Stage 16 ITT for a while. And I recall similar performances in other big races. So maybe not a flashy winner, but a consistent high-level performer.

Ah, now it makes sense! ;^}

Remaining stage profiles, TdF 2026: Stage 18, "flat" Stage 19, "mountain", 1st climb of Alpe D'Huez Stage 20, "mountain", 2nd climb of Alpe D'Huez Stage 21, "flat", ending with 3 laps over Montmartre before the finish on the Champs-Elysees

Huh?

That could be part of the motivation behind the most draconian law recently proposed in CA. But I don't think it has much support in the legislature. All CA ebike bills recently passed have kept to the vision that a legal ebike, as defined by statute, can use public infrastructure without state...

The best hope is that other states looking to tighten their ebike/emoto/scooter laws will learn something from NJ's mistakes here. Maybe they'll even have a licensing and registration apparatus in place before those requirements go into effect. OK, OK, I didn't say much of a hope. But CA can't...

444 ft/mi is TdF-level climbing. Now all you need to do is to keep it up for another 5 mi, all after a fast 100 mi dash.

Really nice bag! To get the rear gravel tire I want (40 mm Specialized Tracer) once the 38 mm Pathfinder back there now goes, I'll have to remove my fenders and rear rack — all of which I can live without. This bag and the seat tube rack they show in the product video could be part of the solution.

All my favorite colors in one place — all emblematic of coastal San Diego County, where we've lived these last 4 years. Ride by this mural in Solana Beach now and then on coast rides south from Carlsbad. Always brings a smile. Many here eventually "go coastal" in the colors and objects they...

Same experience with RackTime here. Worse yet, the rack itself has few good attachment points for straps and bungies. Also don't care for the odd colors RackTime bags tend to come in. Why Specialized chose this system for my otherwise beautifully designed Vado SL 1 is beyond me.

After spending the $$$ for a lightweight and somewhat aero low-power fitness/gravel bike (Specialized Vado SL 1), I've been determined to keep it that way by minimizing baggage and cargo. The generally empty collapsing rear rack bag is only for shed outerwear that doesn't fit in a jersey...

Another class-act interview after an eventful Stage 15. At the end, Evenepoel gets the ultimate compliment from Tadej: "He's a rocket. He's going to be a pain in the ass next week also."

Don't bother trying your dad jokes on the dog.

TdF Stage15: At 63 km out, with a potentially pivotal Cat 1 just ahead, Visma's rider placements in the break and peloton have the callers and studio commentators totally stumped. Love it when that happens. OK, @stompandgo , @Rás Cnoic , and @BlackHand , what's Visma up to?

Gorgeous! I've been known to stay out longer than I should just so I can declare an emergency and dash all the way home at high adrenaline level and high rider and motor power all at once. Whee doggies!