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    Month: May 2014

    One of the Masters

    Ernest Hemingway was told that he could not write a short story in six words. He took that challenge and bet his friends $10 that he could.… Read more “One of the Masters”

    May 30, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    More Pressing Issues

    A few days ago, fifty United States senators came together to urge the NFL to change the name of the Washington Redskins. Led by Maria Cantwell (D),… Read more “More Pressing Issues”

    May 27, 2014May 27, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    SFC Daniel Henry Petithory: in remembrance of my friend

    Memorial Day always arrives with a feeling of melancholy. One of the best friends I ever had gave his life on a mountain ridge in a region of… Read more “SFC Daniel Henry Petithory: in remembrance of my friend”

    May 24, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Bravo! Encore! Encore!

    I realize that I’m behind on “breaking” events; but after all, that is what the cycling news blogs are all about. I write when the Muse instructs.… Read more “Bravo! Encore! Encore!”

    May 23, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    The Bike Escape: finding hope in a simple machine

    While on my trainer yesterday, I searched Netflix for “cycling” anything. What I found is amazing. I know that it’s an older video (please excuse my tardiness),… Read more “The Bike Escape: finding hope in a simple machine”

    May 16, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Ever Been in a Meeeeeeeting?

    At the Very Lengthy Meeting by Kevin McCaffrey At the very lengthy meeting I actually felt my soul leave my body and rush toward the ceiling— and… Read more “Ever Been in a Meeeeeeeting?”

    May 14, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Camry Hybrid and Cycling

      My wife recently purchased a Toyota Camry Hybrid. This blog is not about the car (even though it is awesome). It’s about the instrument panel and… Read more “Camry Hybrid and Cycling”

    May 13, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Sprinter to GC Champion . . . continued

    I posted a blog earlier today, placing my thoughts about the larger potential of Peter Sagan. Is it possible for a “labeled” cyclist to win a “big… Read more “Sprinter to GC Champion . . . continued”

    May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Sagan . . . Peter Sagan

    With all of the hype around riders, for what it is worth (and how it  might sound crazy), I think Mr. Sagan is under the radar. Yes,… Read more “Sagan . . . Peter Sagan”

    May 9, 2014May 9, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    . . . And Life Holds a Steady Rhythm

      As I sat in the audience among hundreds of people waiting to see their significant other walk across the stage, it was very difficult not to pull hard on… Read more “. . . And Life Holds a Steady Rhythm”

    May 8, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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