May 2025

Friki de Bici: Breaking Rules, Making Videos—A Friki Update from the Road
A quick check-in from San Francisco with my latest video, some Spanish practice, and thoughts on riding, recording, and learning as I go.
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Rocco Pendola
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Friki de Bici: From Valencia to SF: Still Obsessed With Orbeas
I spotted this foldable Orbea outside Oli Bar and couldn’t resist—and some Spanish practice!
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Rocco Pendola
Friki de Bici: Should Cyclists Follow the Rules of the Road?
A new video, a little Spanish practice, and one cyclist’s take on riding with common sense.
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Rocco Pendola
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Friki de Bici: This Week's Featured Bike — Peugeot Survivor
Get the lowdown at the Friki de Bici website.
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Friki de Bici: Breaking the Law!
I knew it would come up — I just didn’t think it would come up this soon.
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April 2025

Friki de Bici: What a Famous Hockey Coach Has to Do With Biking in Valencia
Riding smart in the city — but we start with a quick detour into hockey nostalgia
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Rocco Pendola
Friki de Bici (Bike Geek): This Week’s Featured Bike — Grocery Getter, Record Store Raider
A real rider’s story — plus a little fun with ChatGPT.
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Rocco Pendola
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Friki de Bici (Bike Geek): Learning Valencia, Spain by Bike—Ride, Talk, Get Lost
Some thoughts on riding, getting lost, and enjoying a Fernet along the way.
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Rocco Pendola
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Friki de Bici (Bike Geek): Our First Featured Bike + How to Share Yours
A classic Orbea kicks things off. Here’s where it’s going.
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Rocco Pendola
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Friki de Bici (Bike Geek): Pushing Back Against Car Culture
Built on doubt, stubbornness, and the belief that cities should be for people, not cars.
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Rocco Pendola
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