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spring frustrations?

Conner Burns
It is spring - at least in my part of the world. It is time to get out there without the limitations of gloves, jackets, shoe covers and blistering cold winds. With those things out of the way, there…
Talk

Revolting 172

Robot and Stevil
The Wisdom of Your Future Self. If you knew now what you will know then, this whole story would be so, so different, so how could you possibly consult with future you to produce a present that…
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Video: A Sunday in Hell

Padraig
The meat of the Spring Classics season is upon us, and with that our thoughts turn to many of the great champions of other eras. A Sunday in Hell is generally regarded not just as the finest…
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Paceline Podcast 408

Padraig
John considers goal setting and how that differs from a lifestyle, and just what is the cycling lifestyle? Patrick is investigating the rise of the ebike in the U.S. and how ebikes here differ from…
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That’ll Leave a Mark

Emlyn Lewis
This piece appeared originally in Hokem Magazine. The new issue (#5) of Hokem is out this week. I got my first tattoo when I was 20. We had to drive to Rhode Island, because they were illegal…
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random relationship talk?

Conner Burns
Racing. Training. I was in the middle of it all. I started dating someone. At some point my mileage decreased. I did not tell her. I made the choice to ride less to spend time with her. My choice.  …

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For Los Angeles

Padraig
The wildfires in Southern California will go down as the most expensive natural disaster in the state's history. Combined, the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Auto fires, have burned more than 40,000…
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Part of Me

Pat Navin
In my dream, I am riding up a steep climb on a narrow road winding through redwoods, barely able to turn the pedals. But I am happy. Ecstatic, really. I am one with my bike, an extension of my body,…
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Video: A Sunday in Hell

Padraig
The meat of the Spring Classics season is upon us, and with that our thoughts turn to many of the great champions of other eras. A Sunday in Hell is generally regarded not just as the finest…

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Page One

spring frustrations?

Conner Burns
It is spring - at least in my part of the world. It is time to get out there without the limitations of gloves, jackets, shoe covers and blistering cold winds. With those things out of the way, there…
Page One

Video: A Sunday in Hell

Padraig
The meat of the Spring Classics season is upon us, and with that our thoughts turn to many of the great champions of other eras. A Sunday in Hell is generally regarded not just as the finest…

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

The Game

Padraig
The first time I lined up for a bike race, my sole mission was to see if I was strong enough to stay with the pack. I did, but what I though the race had been, which is to say the whole of the race…

Classified

Classified

A Useful Review: Clik Valve

Padraig
Valves for bike tires come in exactly two flavors: Presta and Schrader. It's binary, either/or, and both types have strengths and weaknesses. That is, until now. Clik Valve is the first new valve in…

Talk

Talk

Revolting 172

Robot and Stevil
The Wisdom of Your Future Self. If you knew now what you will know then, this whole story would be so, so different, so how could you possibly consult with future you to produce a present that…
Talk

Revolting 171

Robot and Stevil
That One Friend. You Know the One. Look, we’ve all got that one friend who is basically lovable, but their behavior leaves a lot to be desired. At some point, you’ve got to sit them down and have an…
Talk

Revolting 170

Robot and Stevil
The Most Important Person in the World. Self-love, not that kind, but also not not that kind, is critical to living a contented, fulfilling life. But many of us struggle to like the person in the…

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