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    Month: December 2014

    The Simple and Complex World of Barbecue

    I live in the South. For the majority of us, half of the liquid that pumps through our veins is barbecue sauce. Meat that is slowly roasted… Read more “The Simple and Complex World of Barbecue”

    December 30, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Dear Mr. Car Dealer . . .

    I can’t take anymore of your commercials, be it on the radio or television. Here are my top ten reasons why your sells pitches are despised: Shouting… Read more “Dear Mr. Car Dealer . . .”

    December 28, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Spots in Time

    There are certain times throughout history that I thoroughly enjoy studying. My father instilled in me a thirst for learning about the past. I notice every historical… Read more “Spots in Time”

    December 22, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    The Love of the Sport

    Is it a coincidence that the English word love and the French word velo use the same letters? I think not. When I was in high school… Read more “The Love of the Sport”

    December 19, 2014December 19, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Wow! Didn’t See That Coming!

    I’ve heard of this happening, but I saw this on the news this morning. Ouch!

    December 18, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    The secret of going fast

    Originally posted on CycleStuff:
    The secret of being fast. As revealed by Evelyn Nurse, aged 7, currently in her second cyclo-cross season. Dad, I know we Cian…

    December 18, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Masi Alare

    The Masi I purchased the other day for a secondary, beat-around bike has been confined to my fluid trainer since day one. This Monday I took it out… Read more “Masi Alare”

    December 17, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    No More Games

    In recent light of breaking news this morning where children were slaughtered in Pakistan and the act claimed by the Taliban, I must write. It is at… Read more “No More Games”

    December 16, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    Merry Christmas?

    It is always this time of year when we are caught up in figuring what to get someone for the holiday season, and it can be a… Read more “Merry Christmas?”

    December 12, 2014 by secondratecyclist

    The Beauty of Bikes (or insert any generic title)

    This week has been a refreshing need in my cycling life. Mostly overcast skies, cold wind, darkness by 5:45 PM, and the dreaded trainer have placed me… Read more “The Beauty of Bikes (or insert any generic title)”

    December 10, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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