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Monday, February 15th, 2010Retard (verb) - to make slow; delay the development or progress of (an action, process, etc.); hinder or impede.
Most bicyclists, especially racers and triathletes want to ride faster. However there are a number of factors that retard their forward motion and slow them down. Cyclists try of overcome these factors through training, technique and […]
Chelsea Clinton Is Spinning For Haiti
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010This past week, Chelsea Clinton led a spinning class to raise money for Haiti. While it is a well intentioned effort, I think it is stupid.
If you want to give money, just give money. Don’t think that if you do some pseudo-suffering in a 90 minute spin class, you are somehow suffering along with the […]
Cyclists Are Tougher Than Football Players
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010This past weekend, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 34-3 in a playoff game. After the game, Dallas Cowboy linebacker Keith Brooking complained that Minnesota had run up the score. Brooking said “I thought it was totally classless and disrespectful. This is the NFL, that’s not what this is about. […]
The 45 Pound Tour De France Bike
Thursday, September 10th, 2009I regularly scan craigslist looking for interesting bicycles. Sometimes you can find a gem but the list tends to be dominated by crappy old bikes and unintentionally funny ads. Today I found a listing that meets both criteria.
2007 tour de france bike Great condition - $225 (alexandria)
Date: 2009-09-10, 7:01PM EDTReply to:
GREAT CONDITION, BRAND NEW […]
Cycling Isn’t The Only Sport With Testing Problems
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009Professional cycling has had its share of difficulties with drug testing. The delay in announcing results, inconsistencies in testing procedures and detailed scientific debates over results has made the governing organizations of cycling appear inept on several occasions. However, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), has taken the crown as the most inept sports […]
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