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    My First Taste

    In full disclosure, I am a fairly big cycling fan. Everything about riding a bicycle is incredible. The simplicity of the machine is amazing, just frame, gears… Read more “My First Taste”

    May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by secondratecyclist

    Riding with the Legend . . . Jens Voit

    The text came in late. If you’d like to ride with Jens Voit, we roll from the shop at 8:30 AM. Jens was attending a local bike… Read more “Riding with the Legend . . . Jens Voit”

    October 29, 2019March 23, 2021 by secondratecyclist

    More Ideas Probably not used by UCI

    The use of camera technology has advanced exponentially in the last couple of years. The latest 360 view of multiple cameras, used in various sports around the… Read more “More Ideas Probably not used by UCI”

    February 11, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Living the Dream . . . sort of

    Trek Factory Racing 2016 video is interesting. We’ve all dreamed it. We’ve all watched a big GC or classic and thought how cool it would be to be… Read more “Living the Dream . . . sort of”

    February 10, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    There are Two Parts to This

    I love learning various tips from the professional riders. This is a great video on Contador’s style. I tend to agree with the way he climbs. I… Read more “There are Two Parts to This”

    January 18, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    A Raw and Passionate Look at Cycling

    I know that many times I write about things that are a bit “old news,” but I get so far behind on my reading and there are… Read more “A Raw and Passionate Look at Cycling”

    January 13, 2015November 28, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Comparing Apples to Buicks

    A somewhat recent article in Bicycle Magazine compared a pro cyclists with a regular cyclist and came up with some pretty interesting claims, basing the comparison on 155 pound… Read more “Comparing Apples to Buicks”

    July 17, 2014July 17, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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