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    Month: June 2014

    Riding with the James Brothers

     To be fast on your bike, you must ride with cyclists who are faster than you are. Being dropped is part of it. It breaks down to two… Read more “Riding with the James Brothers”

    June 27, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    The Tour De France Explained In Animation

    CyclingEurope.org Here’s a timely repeat (I’ve posted it at least twice before) but it’s a great explanation of the Tour de France, past and present. View original… Read more “The Tour De France Explained In Animation”

    June 27, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    To Be or Not to Be . . .

    At the Criterium de Dauphine the cycling world learned so much. A previewish look at the Tour de France, the Dauphine highlights some of the top riders, albeit… Read more “To Be or Not to Be . . .”

    June 17, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    She’s a Beauty and a Beast

      One of the joys of having a daughter is displaying to her the qualities of a good and decent man in her life. I have always believed… Read more “She’s a Beauty and a Beast”

    June 15, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Very Cool Update

    Today I stood in a parking lot getting everything ready for my long, individual ride of the week. In addition to keeping up with my ride information on… Read more “Very Cool Update”

    June 13, 2014June 13, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Queen Mab? Sure . . . why not?!

    Sleep is extremely important to human health. Matter of fact, lack of sleep will kill you quicker than lack of food! For years I have avoided getting a… Read more “Queen Mab? Sure . . . why not?!”

    June 9, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Fiercely Brave and Honorable

    On this day in 1944, Allies took to the beaches of France in Normandy. Every time that I see a video or happen to actually speak to… Read more “Fiercely Brave and Honorable”

    June 6, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Groningen: a wonderful idea

    I know that I’m probably behind the times . . . again, but this is such a great video about a SOLUTION! I have put this on… Read more “Groningen: a wonderful idea”

    June 3, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Red Handed

    A recent article discusses using bait bikes as a thief deterrent. San Francisco started using these GPS equipped bikes to find thieves, but also make the thief wonder… Read more “Red Handed”

    June 3, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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