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    Speed

    Speed is relative. Many riders think they are fast, until they are around someone who is fast. Maybe being faster is important to you, but being “fast”… Read more “Speed”

    January 14, 2021 by secondratecyclist

    The Back is in the Front

    We have all seen it on rides that are longer than two hours: a rider in front of us stands up and arches his back to stretch… Read more “The Back is in the Front”

    September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    Hop On

    Only a minute long, this video perfectly demonstrates the missing element. It’s truly not all about the bike.

    Bon Vélo!

    May 17, 2016 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

    Discussing Your Most Tender Point of Contact

    Your butt and the saddle of your bike have a love/hate relationship, mostly hate. Many people try cycling for a few times and say that they can’t… Read more “Discussing Your Most Tender Point of Contact”

    April 20, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    First of the Season

    Butterflies were present, just wondering how my off-season stuff would pan out. The couple of weeks leading into this event looked promising.  I felt strong and able… Read more “First of the Season”

    April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    A Letter from Your Bike

    Dear Sir: I hope this finds you doing well from time of my last letter. From the start, I must thank you for your faith in my… Read more “A Letter from Your Bike”

    April 5, 2016April 5, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Whoever You are . . .

    Yeah, I’m on some kind of cycling video binge. This particular video may have already been seen by you, but I can watch it time and time… Read more “Whoever You are . . .”

    March 31, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Tour de Nowhere

    Headed to a conference in Atlanta, Georgia, I carried my bike along. That in itself is not shocking, but leaving on a Thursday and not getting back… Read more “Tour de Nowhere”

    March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Let It EAT!

    I’ve mentioned before that I get almost giddy around fast cars, muscle or exotics. They are built for one thing: MOVE. I’ve ridden in many of both kinds, from… Read more “Let It EAT!”

    March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 by secondratecyclist

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