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    Month: September 2017

    In the Lab. The Washing Machine of Cycling Advice. And What Works.

    When you ride a bicycle for an extended period of time (depending on your end goal), there is a desire to improve. How is the question. Whether… Read more “In the Lab. The Washing Machine of Cycling Advice. And What Works.”

    September 29, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    The Deeper In

    Oh me! Oh life! of the questions of these recurring, Of the endless trains of the faithless, of cities fill’d with the foolish, Of myself forever reproaching… Read more “The Deeper In”

    September 27, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Warming Up

    Should you warm up before a ride? What about stretching? Most of us say yes, but when it comes down to it, many of us slide in… Read more “Warming Up”

    September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    The Pistol

    Since the last stage of Vuelta, I have been considering what to write in relation to Alberto Contador’s retirement. I am in a tug of war on… Read more “The Pistol”

    September 13, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    A Cap?

    A recent Global Cycling News video brought up the subject of team cycling budget limitations capped by the UCI. Chris Froome said that it was a form… Read more “A Cap?”

    September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    The Need for Attention? Arrogance and Hey Look at How Great I am . . .

    Questions for durianrider after being forced to watch this video: Since these Sky riders are arguably on the best cycling team in the world and you are… Read more “The Need for Attention? Arrogance and Hey Look at How Great I am . . .”

    September 7, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    A Lifetime of Stages

    With so much room in our house now, it is easy to get bogged down in memories. They are everywhere. Dwelling in the past and wishing to… Read more “A Lifetime of Stages”

    September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 by secondratecyclist

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