Editor's Statement

By Brad Quartuccio

The Rise and Fall of a Bike Shop that Never Was is the story that few who truly know it wish to tell. Failure is tough in the land of opportunity. Contributor Scott Spitz provided key inspiration for these very pages with his ‘zine, Leapfrog. Hopefully not defunct, lets just say it is on a vacation without a definite return date. Its pages looked into a side of the cycling world others missed, and in a way opened my eyes to what was right in front of me.

Taking a glimpse into Ghana by bicycle can give us all a sense of humility about things. An entirely different cycling world exists, with day to day battles that make many of our commutes seem fit for a king. On the flip side, we have some practical advice on making the best of a not-optimal bike fit and a guide to survive the cold weather ahead. Hopefully within these pages you find something that makes you think, or that transports you to far away place. We want to be what you crave.

We want your words. Send your editorial contributions to brad@urbanvelo.org