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    Month: June 2019

    USA Cycling and Sort of Frank Thomas

    It is no secret that road racing is declining rapidly in the United States, if not all together dead. There are multiple reasons for this, nor do… Read more “USA Cycling and Sort of Frank Thomas”

    June 28, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    T-minus

    This is really going to happen. My wife and I are bursting with excitement. I am a bit nervous with all of the planning and booking and… Read more “T-minus”

    June 25, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Team INEOS, now just another team

    With the recent accident of Chris Froome, Team Ineos appears to be on the ropes before the fight begins. Many would say that the team is so… Read more “Team INEOS, now just another team”

    June 23, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Wax On/Wax Off

    Polarized training. It is nothing new. Generally, I research and review and research and test . . . then research some more before I  jump into something… Read more “Wax On/Wax Off”

    June 19, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Trapped in a “Cycling Friendly” Area

    Traveling in the summer to various conferences, mine and my wife’s, it provides me a great opportunity to ride my bike in different areas and various group… Read more “Trapped in a “Cycling Friendly” Area”

    June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Peloton, an overview, a few months in

    My wife decided to get into the indoor cycling craze with the purchase of a Peloton bike. I was leary on my use of it. The only… Read more “Peloton, an overview, a few months in”

    June 12, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Sweltering Heat in Our Southern Boston

    When traveling to Savannah, Georgia, in June, one must remember that one of the most loved generals of the American Revolution, General Greene, died there. From what… Read more “Sweltering Heat in Our Southern Boston”

    June 4, 2019 by secondratecyclist

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