Author Archives: Rich Freggiaro

One of the great unresolved questions in mathematics was the Four Color Theorem. To wit: The four color theorem, or the four color map theorem, states that no more than four colors are required to color the regions of any map so that no two adjacent regions have the same color. Adjacent means that twoContinue reading “Color My World”

Back in 2008, my Congressman was Jerry McNerney. He lived in Pleasanton. Let that sink in for a moment. Pleasanton is about 50 miles from Brumby Road, and in a completely different universe. Pleasanton is dot.coms and lattes and consciousness raising seminars. Brumby Road is orchards and sprayers and taco trucks during cherry season. ButContinue reading “Gerrymander Jerry”

My Facebook profile only has a single word in my bio. That word is ‘Married’. Obviously the most important piece of information about me and the most important person in my life for over 45 years. Oh yes, there is one other piece of data I shared. When I opened my FB account, I usedContinue reading “Facebook Fails”

Bringing your bike with you on a plane trip is not simple. First you need to acquire a bike box or case. Then you have to partially disassemble the bike. Remove the wheels, pedals and saddle and seatpost. Take off the face plate so you can wrap the handlebar around the frame. Try to getContinue reading “Great Scott”

The 6th ride of 44 5’s HRC 7 day tour through the Cevennes mountains in France is supposed to be an easy day. Sandwiched between a 71 mile loop with 6200 feet climbing Mont Aigoual and the ‘Queen Stage’ of 72 miles over 4 cols with 6,800 feet of up, this day is almost aContinue reading “A Devious Deviation”

The former FBI Director must have plenty of time on his hands. He is enjoying walking on the beach and posting on Instagram. Last week he did both… The sentiment is obvious, even though Comey feigned ignorance and took down the post. He received a visit from the Secret Service, and I suspect the matterContinue reading “Prime the Pump”

We form a key structuring element of White heteropatriarchal supremacy.”  I was a little bit worried that the results of the last election would reduce the material available for my clever social commentary. My fears were unfounded. First, from an interview on NPR, paid for at least in part by my income tax dollars: MostContinue reading “With This Ring…”

Some readers may wonder why I haven’t written about the tariffs and the stock market and the future of the world economy. The reason is that everyone has an opinion, and the kinder and gentler me is trying to avoid conflict. I am pretty much against anything that stifles free trade unless those measures enhanceContinue reading “Tariffs: Traumatic or Terrific?”

Last month Stoker and I took a 5 day trip to Death Valley, with overnight stops in Ridgecrest and Lemoore. On what I used to refer to as an ‘Old People’s Bus Trip’. But now we are old people, and it is nice to have all the accommodations arranged and the itinerary decided in advance.Continue reading “A Train Bound For Nowhere”

Readers, fear not. The Rich Freggiaro Cycling Blog isn’t going anywhere. There is plenty of lunacy around for material. But today’s blog is not about lunacy. It’s a love story, expressed as shared experiences and effort getting ourselves from Point A to Point B using our own power. And creating some of the best memoriesContinue reading “Time to Say Goodbye…”