rants

Water Park Ride Design: Setting Expectations

The scene: Legoland California. On 6 August 2013, my wife convinced me to take a ride on Pirate Reef. It’s a ride that straddles the water park and regular Legoland. Signs all over say that you WILL get wet. I hate getting wet, at least in full clothing. But I didn’t want to be a(…)

Group Ride Etiquette

Group Ride Etiquette

Wrote this for ECV in 2010…and every year, it’s still relevant. As the riding season gets into high gear, I’m reminded of how great group riding can be. After miles & miles of winter solo rides or time on the trainer, hammering with your friends is a blast and makes you faster. If the ride(…)