One of the local bike shops called and told me there was a picture of me in the newspaper of the recent Wheels to Heal Classic in… Read more “First of the Season”
Month: April 2014
S.A.G. Vehicle
I have never had to use the Support And Gear vehicle before, but it is a huge possibility in a coming event. Centuries and sportives are cool, but… Read more “S.A.G. Vehicle”
Burt’s Buzzzzzzzzy Bees
Many times I write about things that have nothing to do with cycling. Maybe my being all over the place leaves me without a strong following,… Read more “Burt’s Buzzzzzzzzy Bees”
Five Fascinating Facts about Shakespeare
Interesting Literature As tomorrow, 23 April, traditionally marks the birthday of the most famous poet and playwright in the English language, we thought we’d celebrate Shakespeare’s 450th… Read more “Five Fascinating Facts about Shakespeare”
Tick Freakin’ Tock
To wear the maglia rosa . . . People like me can dream extremely big. Call me nuts (many do), but I have lain in bed and thought… Read more “Tick Freakin’ Tock”
Never. (not even a possibility)
Meb Keflezighi pounded the competition to be first American to win the Boston Marathon since 1985! The race is more than a race. It is a demonstration… Read more “Never. (not even a possibility)”
The Love of God on the Walls of a Prison Cell
Being bound by anything can be so exhausting, whether it be a job, debt, addiction, or all of the above. Henry David Thoreau said that men often… Read more “The Love of God on the Walls of a Prison Cell”
A Good Read and Lesson in Writing
Our faith in possibility may be glorious, but it’s easy to forget that one possibility is always failure. –Sarah Churchwell Turning the last page of this book… Read more “A Good Read and Lesson in Writing”
Do I Have a Choice?
Descending like my hair is on fire allows little room for error. Off of my seat, crotch on the top tube. Knees tucked. Head low. Elbows in. It… Read more “Do I Have a Choice?”
Just Tagging Bully to Anything Only Helps the Bully
As a true victim of bullying when I was a child, I can understand how hard it is to face the day. The physical and mental… Read more “Just Tagging Bully to Anything Only Helps the Bully”
Secondrate Cyclist 