Category Archives: bike-writing

The Strava Artist’s Workplace Hazards

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Stephen

The work of the Strava artist is fraught with peril. While venturing down unfamiliar sidestreets and alleyways – often in the dark – I’ve encountered gaping potholes, loose gravel, fallen tree limbs, skittish deer and fat raccoons…all startling and potentially perilous. I’ve bush-whacked … Continue reading →

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A tribute to BC’s Best Cycling Club

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Stephen

63 kilometres of bike-writing from January 8, 2015…  Shortly after scrawling my Happy 2015 message and muddling through my big Strava selfie, I set about planning my third Strava art and bike-writing project: a shout-out to the club I ride … Continue reading →

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Another “Take that, Hallmark” Moment

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Stephen

Some Strava bike-writing from January 29… When my eldest turned 18 in January, I had a choice to make. I could pop to the mall and buy a card for $3.99. Or I could spend a couple hours designing a custom, … Continue reading →

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Stickin’ it to Hallmark

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Stephen

It was Valentine’s Day 10 days ago. Retailers love Valentine’s Day – Hallmark stores, flower shops and jewellery stores especially – because it wrings, on average, $134* out of the pockets of everyone who gets guilted into thinking “the bigger the … Continue reading →

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