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    Month: March 2015

    Could It BE?

     Arriving at a group ride yesterday, it didn’t take me long to see a very tall individual that I hadn’t seen before. He was astride a matte-black… Read more “Could It BE?”

    March 30, 2015March 31, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Cutting the Hype: Being a Male or a Man

    Anyone born with certain anatomy is deemed a male, and at a certain age the male is deemed a man. Not so fast, my friend. There are… Read more “Cutting the Hype: Being a Male or a Man”

    March 26, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Little Things in Life (Cycling)

    Most of us get so consumed in what we are riding or wearing that we forget the tiny things that make cycling so enjoyable. It was Sir… Read more “Little Things in Life (Cycling)”

    March 25, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    An Old Man Changed My Day (and maybe my life) Tonight

    Originally posted on The Sky Runner:
    ?? 🚴🌾 “Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” This evening, during…

    March 25, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Halfords: Get On Your Bike!

    Don’t take yourself to seriously. Just have fun! CyclingEurope.org Fun video from last year. I’ve just watched it again after someone shared it on Facebook. View original… Read more “Halfords: Get On Your Bike!”

    March 22, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Just Because*

    Sometimes people just stumble upon something. I think that has happened to me. What I have just discovered could save you hundreds in fuel costs over the… Read more “Just Because*”

    March 17, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Though She be but Little . . .

    Tammy and I just celebrated our 26th year of marriage. I am so blessed to have her in my life. Society often throws the word soulmate around,… Read more “Though She be but Little . . .”

    March 15, 2015March 16, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Dust in the Wind

    Kites rise highest against the wind . . . not with it. —Winston Churchill The wind is a constant consideration with cyclists. How aerodynamic can I make my helmet,… Read more “Dust in the Wind”

    March 10, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    The Fastest Aero and Light Frames

    Germany’s Tour Magazin recently conducted a test to see what was the fastest aero bike on the 2015 market. The test was conducted on a 100 km ride… Read more “The Fastest Aero and Light Frames”

    March 9, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Cycling Training : Use GPS To Improve Performance

    Originally posted on Cycling Tips | Cycling Training | Cycle Coaching:
    Employing GPS technology to boost cycling performance sounds futuristic. However, as Joe Beer clarifies, the application of GPS…

    March 6, 2015 by secondratecyclist

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