Issue #12: The Need for Speed

Life comes at you fast

With homage to Ira Glass and This American Life: each issue we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme. A couple issues back we focused on slow rolling. This time we embrace going fast. When you’re pushing the limits, whether on two wheels or in life, you start to notice something: speed isn’t just about covering ground. It’s about efficiency, precision, and the sheer exhilaration of what’s possible.

We’re diving headfirst into the world of speed and performance, bringing you stories that embody this pursuit. We share the incredible resilience of pro cyclist Alison Tetrick as she navigates recovery from a crash, including how to present the complex wage loss posed by the modern pro rider. Zachary Morvant provides us with armchair insight into why it is sometimes best to let others adventure and author rather than do it ourselves as he takes us through 27 hours of dirt suffering circumnavigating the San Francisco Bay. We also equip you with crucial information about road hazards and your rights. Whether you’re a commuter or part of the spandex set, roads frequently fall below the required standard for cyclists, resulting in injury. And for that essential energy to keep folks thundering along at top speed, we’re shining a spotlight on Hummingbird Fuels, a local car-free sports nutrition business owned and operated by dynamic husband and wife team, Lisa Charlebois and Richard Andrew.

We also keep you updated on upcoming events, rides, and goings-on that promise to get your heart rate up and your wheels spinning. Because whether you’re chasing a personal best or just loving the thrill of the ride, that rush provided by the wind in your face is a feeling we can all embrace.

Hoping you keep the rubber side down,
Miles B. Cooper, Maryanne B. Cooper, Bob Mionske,
and everyone at Bicycle Law