Paul Skilbeck began as a cycling specialist journalist in 1989. He has written for and edited international cycling publications, worked as a television commentator, written books, covered every form of cycling event from Tour de France to bike-tossing, and has even participated in the occasional cycling fashion show. British-born, he has been a San Francisco resident since 1998. Email him at pskilbeck@gmail.com. Email him at pskilbeck@gmail.com.