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    Month: August 2019

    Is it just business or what?

    I have nothing in the fight. I understand business and contracts and arbitration, but sometimes a person or team or business just has to do the right… Read more “Is it just business or what?”

    August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    My First Time

    Of course, we were all kind of nervous and excited about the first time. How will I be compared to others?  Is it more mental or physical? What will… Read more “My First Time”

    August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Help? To speak or not to speak . . . cycling’s learning curve

    Recently I was asked to join a slower group. In the rotation of my training days, it was a low-zone day, so I jumped on. On a… Read more “Help? To speak or not to speak . . . cycling’s learning curve”

    August 22, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    My Kingdom for a Yellow Jersey

    Now that the Tour frenzy has died down, the rumors come alive. Let us look at a few that are swirling around: Froome return? Not another Yellow… Read more “My Kingdom for a Yellow Jersey”

    August 19, 2019August 27, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Hydration in Heat and Making a Switch

    I have tried them all. Most of them offer the moon and stars. Drink this and no more cramps. Drink this and you don’t have to take… Read more “Hydration in Heat and Making a Switch”

    August 12, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Moving toward a New Adventure

    “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir Nature has always attracted me. Since I was a very young child, my dad… Read more “Moving toward a New Adventure”

    August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Tips for New Travelers to Europe . . . and those who have not been there in quite a while

    Having just returned from Europe, there are so many things that can catch a new traveler by surprise. From my recent trip to France, the Vatican and… Read more “Tips for New Travelers to Europe . . . and those who have not been there in quite a while”

    August 6, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    The Amazing Sortir, XI

    We were headed home. We knew it was time. Being on a great adventure is draining, but we felt content, kind of like the feeling after a… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, XI”

    August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    The Amazing Sortir, X

    Our last full day in Rome was packed with expected adventure, the morning we awoke. After a beautiful breakfast in an open air cafe on a side… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, X”

    August 4, 2019August 4, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    The Amazing Sortir, IX

    A traveler can see a lot of a little or a little of a lot. I stated this before, and when on holiday or any trip for… Read more “The Amazing Sortir, IX”

    August 2, 2019 by secondratecyclist

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