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”
Month: February 2014
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”
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”
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?”
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 . . .”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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