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About rarefun

I've been living in Boston, all over the damn place but in Greater Boston, for 13 years. I have been riding year round for all of those years. I have a thing for road bikes from the late 70's and early 80's, always stripped down to single speed freewheels. In my youth I was a bit of a psycho rider but now in my 30's I'm a bit calmer. Rare Fun is about the addiction I have for heavy traffic. If I show off a bit, brag or just generally exaggerate I'm sorry but heck, what can I say, bikes get me worked up!

You, Me and the Baby Crushers Part 1

Posted on January 7, 2012 by rarefun

Since I was 6 years old and first taught myself to ride a bike I have understood the flaw in the man plus machine combo.  That being, that you’re going to fall, its gonna hurt.  As Lance Armstrong said ” … Continue reading →

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Riding With The Fear

Posted on December 11, 2011 by rarefun

This country and increasingly, this world, is made up of people who would rather go broke piloting machines that can and will crush, kill, maim and destroy than put any effort into the world around them. I grew up in … Continue reading →

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I Guess That Makes Me The Jerk

Posted on December 2, 2011 by rarefun

It had been a hell of a day, in the best possible sense and the worst.  The end of a week hauling drywall.  I stepped outside of work into the the low, early August evening sun.  The Southie breeze whipped … Continue reading →

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A Comm Ave. Bomb

Posted on November 28, 2011 by rarefun

Crisp autumn air steals the soul. The shard like wind slaps my face as I step out onto Washington St. in Brighton at the intersection with Comm Ave. I squeeze my helmet down tight and eyeball the traffic flow. At … Continue reading →

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