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    Month: January 2015

    Get Low

    The nucleus is forgiveness. Do we give it to those who have truly harmed us in our walk through life? Letting something go is one of the hardest things in human… Read more “Get Low”

    January 31, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Why Some People Just Have to Talk

    Isn’t it funny how you have a post planned and you’re working it out in your head, then something just forces you to up the publishing date?… Read more “Why Some People Just Have to Talk”

    January 27, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Drinking and the Pedal Stroke

    I have heard the same story of how beer is a good recovery drink, like drinking liquid bread, as long as the rider doesn’t drink a six… Read more “Drinking and the Pedal Stroke”

    January 20, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    There are Two Parts to This

    I love learning various tips from the professional riders. This is a great video on Contador’s style. I tend to agree with the way he climbs. I… Read more “There are Two Parts to This”

    January 18, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    What is the Worst Advice You’ve Heard?

    There are so many people who truly want to help others be better at many different things. I have even been given advice on using scissors. When… Read more “What is the Worst Advice You’ve Heard?”

    January 16, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    No Coasting

    How many excuses can we find? To be honest, for me it is a battle every day in the colder months. The clouds seem as though they… Read more “No Coasting”

    January 14, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    A Raw and Passionate Look at Cycling

    I know that many times I write about things that are a bit “old news,” but I get so far behind on my reading and there are… Read more “A Raw and Passionate Look at Cycling”

    January 13, 2015November 28, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    The Beauty of Nature

    Eagle Cam The link will take you to a camera that has been placed in a 100 foot pine tree to view the family of bald eagles.… Read more “The Beauty of Nature”

    January 12, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Riding with the King

    I just finished the 28th annual Ride with the King in Greenville, Alabama. It’s kind of a kick off to the season/happy birthday to the King of… Read more “Riding with the King”

    January 12, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Fear is a Funny Thing

    In light of the recent attacks in France, I began to notice the global reaction and focused on how people handle fear. Fear will keep you in… Read more “Fear is a Funny Thing”

    January 8, 2015 by secondratecyclist

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