Oiling the chain on a wet shoulder of road
What I carry, how long it takes, and why I never skip it.
August 22, 2026 · 5 min
What goes in the journal at every stop
Three lines, one pressed leaf and the odometer reading, before I touch my phone.
Ghat Road
Get the next stop on my ride, from the road, the garage or the tea stall, every other Saturday.
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