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October 30, 2016

Fat bike everywhere, but especially these places

Singletracks' 10 of the best fat biking trails in the US in (2015).

Addison Oaks County Park, Leonard, Michigan
Bohart Ranch, Bozeman, Montana
Discovery Hill, Salmon, Idaho
Eadsville Trail, Casper, Wyoming
Elm Creek, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Enterprise Primitive Trail, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Fort Custer Recreation Area, Augusta, Michigan
Fish Canyon Recreation Area, Sundance, Wyoming
Hanson Hills, Grayling, Michigan
Hardwood Hills, Barrie, Ontario
Howelson Hill Nordic Center, Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Lebanon Hills, Eagan, Minnesota
Merrell Trail, Rockford, Michigan
Millstone Hill, Barre, Vermont
Mineral Belt Trail, Leadville, Colorado
Mud Lake Trails, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Shanty Creek, Bellaire, Michigan
Silver Lake Park, Kenosha, Wisconsin
South March Highlands, Ottawa, Ontario
Sunnyvale County Park, Wausau, Wisconsin
Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, and other nearby singletrack trails in Leadville, Colorado
Turkey Point, Simcoe, Ontario
Vasa Trail, Traverse City, Michigan
Whitetail Ridge, River Falls, Wisconsin
Woolly Trail, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Yankee Springs, Grand Rapids, Michigan

October 26, 2016

trolley problem

The "trolley problem" was first introduced in 1967 by Philippa Foot, a British philosopher.
The trolley problem is a simple if unpleasant ethical thought puzzle.


The trolley problem is not a test on the current tests for human drivers.

October 23, 2016

Wahoo element cycling computer

A long term review is of the Wahoo Element coming, but initial impressions are good.
Pros: form factor, features, moderately reliable bluetooth syncing, uploading to Strava.
Cons: instruction in box very lacking, mounting hardware for tapperred handlebars, battery life, backlighting at night.

October 21, 2016

Grind, weigh, pour over: coffee

Three important steps in making coffee.