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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

    Strength to Weakness

    The Long Road Back Part Eight Descending is underrated. A cyclist can gain massive time advantages on riders (and segments if that is your thing) if he… Read more “Strength to Weakness”

    July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 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

    Under the Radar: a full review of the all new Orbea Orca Aero

    Choices of frames are less differentiated than in previous years. At one time, a road cyclist who was in the market to buy an actual race bike… Read more “Under the Radar: a full review of the all new Orbea Orca Aero”

    November 7, 2017November 8, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Get Out Your Notebook: school is in session

    There are times in cycling, or life for that matter, when you run into a person who boosts your spirit. It happened to me this past Friday… Read more “Get Out Your Notebook: school is in session”

    November 2, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Another Letter from Your Bike

    Dear Sir, I know that it has been a while since my last correspondence. I don’t want to bother you, seeming that you are so busy. I… Read more “Another Letter from Your Bike”

    August 28, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Just Give Me a Glympse

    Between family and riding and writing, I had to let one slide for a bit. Well, the Secondratecyclist is back. I don’t even know if I was even… Read more “Just Give Me a Glympse”

    June 6, 2015June 6, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    The Art of Cadence

    For many who are new to cycling and those who can’t understand why mile after mile after mile you aren’t getting any better, here is something I… Read more “The Art of Cadence”

    May 12, 2015May 12, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Dust in the Wind

    Kites rise highest against the wind . . . not with it. —Winston Churchill The wind is a constant consideration with cyclists. How aerodynamic can I make my helmet,… Read more “Dust in the Wind”

    March 10, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Riding with the James Brothers

     To be fast on your bike, you must ride with cyclists who are faster than you are. Being dropped is part of it. It breaks down to two… Read more “Riding with the James Brothers”

    June 27, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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