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    The Amazing Sortir . . . part two, The City of Light

    Calling an Uber, my wife and I were whisked away from our airport hotel to our Airbnb in the city. As usual, we drop our bags and… Read more “The Amazing Sortir . . . part two, The City of Light”

    July 26, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    With Less than 24 Hours to Go . . .

    It is going to happen. My wife and I are so excited . . . and a bit nervous. Packing and planning have been the focus. We… Read more “With Less than 24 Hours to Go . . .”

    July 9, 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

    #Pickpockets

    As the date for our trip draws closer, I cannot stop talking about it. Most people, I am sure, wish that I would give it a rest.… Read more “#Pickpockets”

    May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Je besoin de pratiquer la langue!

    If anyone who reads this blog can remember, I started learning a new language late in life. I have been steadily at it for almost four years.… Read more “Je besoin de pratiquer la langue!”

    May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    What a Cool Experience!

    There are certain things in cycling that a person may never experience. Win races? Sure. Complete a century or sportive? Sure. But who actually gets a tiny… Read more “What a Cool Experience!”

    July 19, 2015July 19, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Froome or Contador or Nibali or Quintana? Or . . .

     I cannot contain my excitement anymore. The Tour is coming. The hype is building. A strong field awaits. This year’s course is relentless. The colossal and looming mountains will… Read more “Froome or Contador or Nibali or Quintana? Or . . .”

    July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    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

    Pourquoi?

    As many of you know of my pursuit of a second language, I have found it one of the hardest challenges (mentally) that I’ve faced. I have… Read more “Pourquoi?”

    March 5, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Ay, There’s the Rub!

    “I have dreamt in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine… Read more “Ay, There’s the Rub!”

    February 19, 2015 by secondratecyclist

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