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    Month: February 2014

    Teaching as an Adviser: Parenting Your Older Children

    When my children were young everything was pretty cut and dry. Everything was more hands on, and time seems to stand still at certain points; while in… Read more “Teaching as an Adviser: Parenting Your Older Children”

    February 27, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    NASCAR’s Lesson to Cycling

    Thousands of screaming fans standing for hours wanting to catch a glimpse of their favorite racer’s face, wearing colors that match the team colors. The bravado and… Read more “NASCAR’s Lesson to Cycling”

    February 26, 2014February 26, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    It’s Not Rocket Surgery

    Applications on a cell phone, Weather Channel, and local news only serve one purpose to me: Can I ride or not? As of late, it has been… Read more “It’s Not Rocket Surgery”

    February 25, 2014February 25, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Is It Location or Overall Interest?

    Covering many miles a week in and around my area, I fail to see very many women on road bikes. Whoa, stop right there. I am not… Read more “Is It Location or Overall Interest?”

    February 24, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Shhhhhh . . .

    Having a noisy bike is another of my pet peeves. As soon as I hear a pop, squeak, crackle, thump, chirp, or jingle, I am all over… Read more “Shhhhhh . . .”

    February 23, 2014February 23, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Bridging the Gap

    During this time of year, there are spurts of sunshine that warm a cyclist just enough so that he longs for more and is constantly scanning the… Read more “Bridging the Gap”

    February 19, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Almost My First

    The handlebars shook so violently that all I could do was lock my elbows and try to hold it straight, while using my body to lean away… Read more “Almost My First”

    February 17, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Enough

    “I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments… Read more “Enough”

    February 14, 2014February 14, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Craving

    Fractious clouds declare a presence of idle worry, Monster gales stopping short of angry screams, Desire and passion eaten by razor teeth of biting wind, Waking to… Read more “Craving”

    February 12, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Feeling It

    When not riding with a group . . . I say again . . . when NOT riding with a group, I listen to music or podcasts.… Read more “Feeling It”

    February 11, 2014February 11, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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