A Conversation with Greg Siple, Part 1: Historic Bikes and Books

One delightful benefit of interning in the publications department at Adventure Cycling Association is that one of my three coworkers is Greg Siple, art director and a co-founder of the organization. Whether he's sketching out an illustration for Adventure Cyclist, safeguarding the Bikecentennial archives, or directing placement of an antique bike around the office, Greg always has insight to share with staff and visitors.

To share some of Greg's stories with those who haven't had a chance to visit, I sat down with Greg in order to talk with him on camera about his projects for the organization.

Recently we were visited by two Italians on tour who were delighted (to say the least!) at the Legnano that hangs over your desk. What can you tell us about that bike?

How did the organization obtain adventurer Ian Hibell's bike?

What sorts of materials are in the Adventure Cycling Association library?

How do you see the organization using the library in the future?

If you're familiar with Greg, perhaps you realize there has been a large body of work noticeably absent from this discussion. Next week, Greg will talk about the collection of touring cyclists' portraits he's been amassing since 1982.

Photo: Greg Siple, by Aaron Teasdale.

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BACKSTORIES is written by Heather Andrews, publications intern. Sifting through the Adventure Cycling archives, the series presents interesting and unusual documents that illuminate the organization's history.

Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/08/conversation-with-greg-siple-part-1.html

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