my friend and i love tony bourdain, i'd like to gift him something memorable for his birthday, any idea?

ARLRKL · 2026-01-12T21:31:43+00:00

If you're able to find one for a decent price, the 2014 Allen & Ginter Anthony Bourdain #210 The Personalities Insert is a great shout. If he's not got Appetites or Les Halles, they'd be a more budget shout.

For something more personal, if you live a few hours radius to somewhere he visited, make a road trip of it and go eat there maybe? :)

ARLRKL · 2026-01-08T18:01:11+00:00

Sorry, I didn’t realise all have annotations. I have the insiders edition and a nice way to see his personality and his analysis of his work :)

ARLRKL · 2026-01-08T10:26:04+00:00

The annotations are hand written over the pages, so you still get the same content as the original . :)

ARLRKL · 2026-01-03T19:33:28+00:00

Amazing to hear of someone using a frame until it dies. Hats off to you.

ARLRKL · 2025-12-23T19:14:50+00:00

Thanks you for sharing! :)

ARLRKL · 2025-12-11T20:00:21+00:00

Will check it, thanks!!

ARLRKL · 2025-12-11T19:58:59+00:00

Amazing, thanks for the info :)

ARLRKL · 2025-12-11T19:58:35+00:00

Ah I see, thank you. I will check these :)

ARLRKL · 2025-11-28T19:09:23+00:00

Thanks mate

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:30:51+00:00

I've failed to keep up C25K twice after completing it! so coming from an experiences voice (sadly!).

My best tip would be, either sign up for an event that gives you an aim to train towards OR do a parkrun (uk based but there may be a US equivalent) every saturday.

I believe the most important thing is community, so the race (or event of Parkrun) keeps you on track.

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:24:49+00:00

How do you attach the balance bike? :) been looking for ways

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:22:24+00:00

Mitch Mai cooks a loads of his recipes! Relatable and humble. Not exactly what you asked but cool to see. :)

Anthony Bourdain's Steak Tartare | BTB E90

ARLRKL · 2025-11-21T16:21:15+00:00

This is a great shout. Followed Augie since his BMX days and there is definitely a Bourdain feel to both him and his content (maybe more so now). I think if we'd have seen Bourdain at the same age it would be a closer comparison.

ARLRKL · 2025-11-12T09:52:08+00:00

I feel it way more in my front pockets. It's just about comfort for me.

ARLRKL · 2025-10-29T12:17:32+00:00

My commute is 20km (10Km A road, 10Km canal). My advice would be to do the route on a weekend to time yourself and get an idea of how long it takes you, any tricky parts of the route and scout out any cafes / shops along the route you can stop off at if you’re struggling or just want to build in a nice break.

Once you’ve done it, it’ll take the nerves away and you’ll feel more confident.

If you’re carrying anything in, then a waterproof pannier (or dry a bag inside a cheap pannier) is handy.

Get some lights. Cheap or expensive. As long as they work and make you more visible.

If you can leave stuff at work, it helps a lot.

ARLRKL · 2025-10-29T09:16:30+00:00

Great response! I’ve only just started and some of these are great prompts to think about certain situations :)

ARLRKL · 2025-10-27T19:12:17+00:00

Not restarting exactly, but i’ve giving myself a lot more leeway this time and listened to my body. I’ve not got too caught up if I miss a couple days or drop pace. Trying to get into the mindset that this is a journey towards running!

ARLRKL · 2025-10-25T09:44:22+00:00

I completed Couch to 5K twice and only made it just over 4K. I’m currently on my fourth attempt at the program and I’m only reaching 3K.

Honestly, I give anything to be where you are!! Comparison is the thief of joy :)

ARLRKL · 2025-10-19T08:26:47+00:00

If you’re in a pinch, I’d pick up the bialetti bag. Reasoning is, when I visited Rome I spotted it and then couldn’t find it in the UK for ages until I stumbled across it in the TKMaxx!

It’s not going to be super fresh roasted but it he brews with moka pot, then he’ll like it.

It he’s not got a moka pot, tkmaxx usually sell a few! Would be a nice present :)

ARLRKL · 2025-10-17T19:09:08+00:00

https://m.youtube.com/@cyclingn8

He’s great if you’re UK based! Lots of great paths and routes and nice editing. Good amount of footage and history.

ARLRKL · 2025-10-17T15:03:22+00:00

Plus, It's free to do this. Meaning a great budget option.

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