i used to record concerts on a marantz portable tape recorder with dbx. Also had a sony and a nakamichi at various times. Still have a box of tapes that I was going to give to my kid at the appropriate time, but now I don't think he'll know what they even are. I may have to buy a marantz recorder and put it in the box with them.
John, I use http://www.etsy.com/listing/161176026/blackbird-shaving-soap-lavender-dark?ref=shop_home_active and it seems pretty mild, and lathers up well with a bowl and brush.
I have a couple of classic gilettes I use and like. I have a travel adjustable and an older comb safety razor. I still haven't decided on blades, so I'm switching each time I shave. Right now it's between Gilette Silver, Astra, and Feather.
if my riding wasn't going to involve lots of gravel, I'd be SERIOUSLY trying to figure out how to pull it off.
It seems like the perfect head-case bike-meet bike. Well, that or the coupled calfee.