May 7

Im biking across the United States

I’m going biking… for the next couple of months.

It has been a long time coming. I first publicized this trip in October, 2007 and have been preparing since.

Topstartup won’t be updated, but watch and support our trip as we cross the US at: bikeacrossthe.us

Thanks for reading!
Colin

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Feb 25

My toothbrush has 2gb of ram

Brooks Saddle
How many products can you count that have not been replaced by newer, better ones? Is it possible to reach the limit where you cannot make a better widget? or hammer? or bicycle seat?

Maybe. Read the rest of this entry »

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Feb 19

Chinese New Year Letter 2008

Hi! It’s out! A little behind schedule, but I got it done. If you’re on my mailing list, expect the paper copy in the next few days. If you aren’t on my mailing list - send me a message, and I’ll put you on for next year:

Read the letter

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2007 too

If you’re up for more reading and a little compare and contrast exercise. 2007 could be amusing to read.
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Jan 30

Update on cross-country biking

Preparations for the bike trip well under wayIn october last year, I made the proclamation that I will bike from San Fran to Boston. Where are we on that? Maybe a little behind schedule, but on the way. It’s below freezing outside most days and often slushy. Hardly good biking weather. We had a stroke of good luck on the second last day of the year when we biked to Newport, Rhode Island. Ben and I are now training indoors on bicycle trainers. We even rearranged the living room so that we can bike and watch the tv. Now if only there was something good to watch! Read the rest of this entry »

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Oct 19

Working out for both body and mind

Brad Pitt Fight ClubI’ve started an exercise regiment for the cross country bike trip. Not only is exercise great for your physical health, but it is also great for your mental health. Stressed out? Exercise will fix it. Down in the dumps? Exercising releases endorphins. Feeling on top of the world? Exercise will make you feel higher! Here are some great exercise routines that I’ve found: Read the rest of this entry »

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Oct 3

From San Francisco to Boston…

There has been a lot of criticism in the press recently about the startup scene in Boston. It seems that if you want to make it big, you move out to San Francisco. Facebook did it. Heck, my friend Lee moved from New York to San Francisco for eLifeList.com. In spring 2008, Im going out to San Francisco. Then I’m coming back to Boston. Read the rest of this entry »

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