Cycling
22 posts
The Whole UI Is a Hashtag
Pedal Wrencher's most-used feature is a hashtag in a Strava activity title. On designing an interface inside someone else's text field.
Pedal Wrencher Is Back
Eleven years after launch and eight years after shutting it down, my Strava-powered bike maintenance tracker is live again at pedalwrencher.com.
Trail Report: Riverwalk Atlanta
Explore Riverwalk Atlanta's hidden, hand-cut MTB trails by the Chattahoochee. These unmarked, volunteer-maintained paths offer adventure within city limits.
Trail Report: Rope Mill
An in-depth guide to the Rope Mill trail system in Woodstock, GA, featuring flow trails, technical sections, and lakeside views
Sweet Potato Gnocchi: A Cyclist's Comfort Food
Hearty, nutritious sweet potato gnocchi recipe, perfect for meal prep. Ideal post-ride recovery fuel for cyclists or satisfying comfort food for anyone.
Growing Pedal Wrencher
How I worked to grow pedal wrencher after the launch hype faded, with blogging, user education, profile and registration redesigns, and social media.
Pedal Wrencher: How Many Bikes Is Enough?
A quick data dive into pedal wrencher usage: how many bikes users register, how many keep the default maintenance alerts, and who the power users are.
Pedal Wrencher: 1000 Notifications Sent
A retrospective on the pedal wrencher side project at 1000 SMS notifications sent, covering what I learned about the tech stack and the business case.
Parameter Estimation with Virtual Elevation
Introducing Virtual Elevation: a parameter estimation tool using Monte Carlo methods. Accurately estimate cycling CdA & Crr from Garmin .TCX power meter data.
Introducing AutoChung: Estimating Cycling Aerodynamics
Update on AutoChung, a desktop app for estimating cycling aerodynamic drag (CdA) and rolling resistance (Crr) using the Chung method.