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    Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail

    Just imagine a roadie being strapped to a mountain bike in a very technical mountain bike park. Then imagine this park has snow and deep ground foliage… Read more “Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail”

    December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Strange . . . but what would you do?

    Driving to work yesterday, I heard a story about some dudes mountain biking in Montana. It is fairly old news, but I am just hearing it, so here… Read more “Strange . . . but what would you do?”

    March 9, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    A Roadie Who is Gravel Riding

    Yes, this “roadie” has started graveling. As an off-season shift and a what-the-heck moment, I decided to try my hand at actually mounting a mountain bike and… Read more “A Roadie Who is Gravel Riding”

    February 8, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Cycling in Middle Earth

    Probably my favorite make-you-want-to-pedal-something video yet . . . both riders are fantastic at what they do! I particularly like the shot where blondie gets his bike… Read more “Cycling in Middle Earth”

    April 25, 2016April 25, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Thought I Let It Go?

    Not a chance. This video, like the others, is nothing short of spectacular. Jackson has GOT to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, at… Read more “Thought I Let It Go?”

    March 22, 2016March 22, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Cycling Breakfast?

    I do realize that at some point I will be told that these videos fall into one of two categories: lazy blogging or redundant. Thing is that… Read more “Cycling Breakfast?”

    March 15, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    There are Those Times

    I have always been struck by the aesthetic forms of many things. The lines, shade, color, depth; or sometimes the lack of one of those things can draw… Read more “There are Those Times”

    March 9, 2016March 9, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Another Letter from Your Bike

    Dear Sir, I know I haven’t made conversation since Christmas, but I thought it was about time. First of all, thank you very much for the new… Read more “Another Letter from Your Bike”

    February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    A Holiday Letter from Your Bike

    Merry Christmas, Sir! I hope this letter finds you doing well. The holiday season is upon us, so I thought I’d send you another note wishing you happiness.… Read more “A Holiday Letter from Your Bike”

    December 18, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Hardcore Focus

    Having a vision or having a dream is not all that astounding. Many people dream and wish. Big deal. Having determination and focus to accomplish or make a dream… Read more “Hardcore Focus”

    November 12, 2015 by secondratecyclist

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