Toolsfortherevolution was originally created to support a high end bicycle maintenance and sales business which would have carried the same name. The whole concept was to set up a small shop next to a bespoke coffee roaster, build everything with love and attention, focus on delivering great service rather than volume. The model was that if you want us to sell you a bike or look after yours, you come for a ride with us, we get to know you and your bike, and go from there. We’re also there to help everyone, so helping at repair cafes / hosting free repair mornings and free workshops on how to do the bike maintenance (and rider maintenance) basics were all part of the model.
That business never happened. So this website has come to focus on purposefully renewing and improving ourselves and our planet. It is still also all about skis, bikes, adventures, underpants and socks – and how we can use these as tools for our personal revolutions.
…with a really pragmatic flavour. We all have different abilities and capabilities. Evolution comes from all kinds of places. Revolutions happen every day. With this in mind Toolsfortherevolution is a trail mix of adventuring, philosophy and life. Sometimes you’ll read about geopolitics, other times the wonder of a new type of chain on a bicycle or changing running shoes. Sometimes a hot take, sometimes a wrap up of things that have brewed for years.
Whatever turns up here will always be free, and ad-free. We rely on supporters for help when it is needed – please feel free to chip in, there’s a link you can use to make a PWYTIW (pay what you think it is worth) donation or subscription at the bottom of each page.
I also write “we” a lot even though this is really just me. If you want to do some collaborative writing get in touch – I don’t want you to write for free, so my response might be ‘great! Lets work on something for when I have money to pay you for this’. Exposure is something you die from and you should be paid for your work – this isn’t your pet project. Also, if you want to hire me to write stuff I’d love to hear from you!
I’d also like to note that no large language models or automated garbage generators are used in making this website. Every word is typed by a human. Every idea researched by a human reading words made by other humans.
Ultimately, I hope this place helps lead you to your own evolution – and revolutions! In small or large ways, every day.
With thanks and love,
Adam
adam – at – toolsfortherevolution.com
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