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Boneshaker: A Bicycling Almanac
[Table of Features BA 43-200]
7 Record of the Cyclist
{for the enlisted, to be used in the field}
9 Preface: On Gravity and Other Forces
{a brief note from the editors}
11 Letters to the Editor
{various voices sung near and far}
19 The Cyclist
{in the verse of Mr. Michael Bazzett, “cycling” has many meanings}
20 Ad Infinitum
{Mr. Allen Killian-Moore has discovered the timelessness of bicycle maintenance}
23 The ABC’s of Bicycling
{long-time two-wheeling advocate Mr. Mike Compton’s impressive cycling dictionary}
34 Thoughts Had While Riding
{Ms. Sara Boilen’s gems of advice}
36 Wind and Prayers
{the effervescent Mr. Jonny Waldman recounts a cross-country ride in which he encountered
evangelicals, Macastrone, and even a tornado}
47 Riding in Couples
{Ms. Judith Edwards points you in the right direction in regards to riding with that special
someone}
48 Smashed Crackers
{the artistically amazing Ms. Shea’la Finch on waking up in someone else’s empty pool}
50 House Bill 2228
{children transported by bicycle? Ms. Katie Proctor vs. the State of Oregon}
53 Bike-Powered Family Profiles
{a collection of inspirational stories from biking families across the country}
75 Today’s Exercise
{have a bicycle and 53 minutes in the middle of town? Mr. Mike Bernhardt’s new column shows
you how it’s done}
76 Smidge & Space Go West…continued!
{part 2 of Ms. Maureen Foley’s drawn depiction of a vexing trip}
87 The Lying, The Itch and The Wardrobe
{London-based photographer Mr. Julian Birch fights the urge to treat himself with BRT (Bicycle
Retail Therapy)}
91 april sunshowers
{multi-talented Ms. Rachael Maier’s poetic musing on alignment and enough}
94 The Bicycle Film Festival Turns 10
{Mr. Nick Wright attends the Bicycle Film Fest in Chicago and gives us the skinny on this year’s
collection, including an interview with founder Mr. Brendt Barbur}
101 Boneshaker’s Commuting Soundtrack Winner
{the winning soundtrack submission from Fargo, North Dakota’s Ms. Judith Feist}
103 Imported from Fort Collins
{Mr. Marc-Andre Chimonas talks with Mr. Renold Yip about his fabulous Yipsan Bicycles}
116 Boneshaker’s 350-word Review
{the Linus Roadster, our new Sunday afternoon pipe-smoking bike}
“Must be out-of-doors enough to get experience of wholesome reality, as a ballast to thought and sentiment. Health requires this relaxation, this aimless life.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
7 Record of the Cyclist
{for the enlisted, to be used in the field}
9 Preface: On Gravity and Other Forces
{a brief note from the editors}
11 Letters to the Editor
{various voices sung near and far}
19 The Cyclist
{in the verse of Mr. Michael Bazzett, “cycling” has many meanings}
20 Ad Infinitum
{Mr. Allen Killian-Moore has discovered the timelessness of bicycle maintenance}
23 The ABC’s of Bicycling
{long-time two-wheeling advocate Mr. Mike Compton’s impressive cycling dictionary}
34 Thoughts Had While Riding
{Ms. Sara Boilen’s gems of advice}
36 Wind and Prayers
{the effervescent Mr. Jonny Waldman recounts a cross-country ride in which he encountered
evangelicals, Macastrone, and even a tornado}
47 Riding in Couples
{Ms. Judith Edwards points you in the right direction in regards to riding with that special
someone}
48 Smashed Crackers
{the artistically amazing Ms. Shea’la Finch on waking up in someone else’s empty pool}
50 House Bill 2228
{children transported by bicycle? Ms. Katie Proctor vs. the State of Oregon}
53 Bike-Powered Family Profiles
{a collection of inspirational stories from biking families across the country}
75 Today’s Exercise
{have a bicycle and 53 minutes in the middle of town? Mr. Mike Bernhardt’s new column shows
you how it’s done}
76 Smidge & Space Go West…continued!
{part 2 of Ms. Maureen Foley’s drawn depiction of a vexing trip}
87 The Lying, The Itch and The Wardrobe
{London-based photographer Mr. Julian Birch fights the urge to treat himself with BRT (Bicycle
Retail Therapy)}
91 april sunshowers
{multi-talented Ms. Rachael Maier’s poetic musing on alignment and enough}
94 The Bicycle Film Festival Turns 10
{Mr. Nick Wright attends the Bicycle Film Fest in Chicago and gives us the skinny on this year’s
collection, including an interview with founder Mr. Brendt Barbur}
101 Boneshaker’s Commuting Soundtrack Winner
{the winning soundtrack submission from Fargo, North Dakota’s Ms. Judith Feist}
103 Imported from Fort Collins
{Mr. Marc-Andre Chimonas talks with Mr. Renold Yip about his fabulous Yipsan Bicycles}
116 Boneshaker’s 350-word Review
{the Linus Roadster, our new Sunday afternoon pipe-smoking bike}
“Must be out-of-doors enough to get experience of wholesome reality, as a ballast to thought and sentiment. Health requires this relaxation, this aimless life.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Evan P. Schneider
13 books20 followersEvan P. Schneider is the author of A Simple Machine, Like the Lever and the founding editor of Boneshaker: A Bicycling Almanac. He is a graduate of the English departments at Colorado State University and the University of Rhode Island and has received fellowships from KHN Center for the Arts and the Oregon Arts Commission. Born in New Mexico and raised in Colorado, Schneider now lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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July 27, 2020
A cute read. I liked the profiles of families who bike their young kiddos. Also a beautiful poem by Rachael Maier.
April 12, 2012
The word cycle is a vessel.
March 12, 2013
I fell in love with this collection and bought a subscription instantly. Wish this was monthly! Haven't stopped riding my bike to work no matter what the weather is.
June 28, 2013
Very great and short read about bicycling stories and the like.
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