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Me

Staff writer, editor, photographer, and intern here at Five Bag Fit.

Steve – That’s me

Age: 45, 46, 47, ~~48,~~ 49, ~~50!!!~~, 51, ~~52,~~ 53, 54, 55

Lives: Boston, Massachusetts – (Dorchester)

Works: Machine Technician – builds and services capital equipment for food processing and packaging facilities.

Activities: Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, Yoga, Lacrosse, Snowshoeing.

Likes: Quality time with family and friends. Sampling craft beer. Good black coffee. A well made omelet. Thoughtful & clever writing. The stories behind the people.

Has: ~~Two~~ ~~One~~ No French Mastiff(s) 😦

DSCN0515 — Amos
May 2008 – July 2018
RIP Sweet Boy

Bruno
April 2008 – May 2020
RIP my very best friend.

A little More:

As I wade through middle age, it’s hard not to notice how precious and short our time is.

That’s not something I view as a negative.

I’ve got (more than) half my history in the books and – hopefully – 3+ decades still to be lived.

The future looks promising and challenging.

The more time I spend outside on the back roads and the trails the better I feel.

GO OUTSIDE PEOPLE!!!

I’ll see you there.

Mount Lincoln – August 2024 – Pemi Loop run.

4 responses to “Me”

Chris Fix

October 15, 2017

Hi Steve,

I read your blog on Crazy Guy on a bike years ago and loved following your journey.

By happenstance, my wife and I are spending part of the next year in Boston (Back Bay). Our full time home is in Vermont. Like you, I have biked all over the country/world, from Australia to Luxembourg and throughout the U.S.

I’ve met most of my close friends (and wife) through biking and would enjoy meeting you as a fellow cycling advocate. I am also considering starting a bike-related business at some point and you never know where a new connection will lead.

Let me know if I can buy you a beer or coffee at some point.

Cheers,

Chris

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1. FBF Staff
  
  October 16, 2017
  
  Hey Chris,
  
  Thanks for readin’.
  
  A bike related business? I’m intrigued.
  
  I’ll contact your email and we’ll set something up.
  
  Steve
  
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Fred Krause

January 10, 2018

Hello Steve,

I am a 76 year young bicyclist, in my 72 year of cycling. My parents were avid cyclists, hence my interest.

Like yourself I have lived and bicycled all over North America. My bike is my escape from reality. On my bike I have no problems, issues. I was a runner , but my knees have kept me restricted to cycling.

Although a retired Electrical Engineer, I still work in electronics, south of Boston, am a working musician and have thought of a bicycle related enterprise.

Enjoy your writings and will continue reading.

Fred

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1. Steven Murphy
  
  January 10, 2018
  
  Hey Fred,
  
  Thanks for checkin’ in. It really helps to know there are some folks out there consuming my little blog here.
  
  72 years of cycling!
  
  I’m impressed. You must have some great stories from all those miles. If you’ve got anything written online certainly pass it along. I always enjoy the musings of like minded people
  
  Glad to hear you are still getting after it workwise. I do a bit with electronics, but it’s mostly machine controls – starters, relays, PLCs…etc…
  
  Good luck out there.
  
  Keep reading and thanks again,
  
  Steve
  
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