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Conner Burns
Conner is a cyclist, artist, firefighter, writer ... quite varied. If you think his present activities are diverse, you should look at his past. The constant throughout his life has been the bike. Once he learned to ride a bike he never stopped. All varieties of bikes, all kinds of racing and all types of terrain. Currently he just rides when he can for as long as possible. All surfaces are good; but his favorite street sign states - pavement ends.
The group has started to gather for our Saturday ride. Look at that guy. His bike is decade(s) old. It is not aero. He is not wearing NEXTHOT brand clothing/helmet, and do!-->…
Window to Your…That Is Not Your Soul!
Background: We had little resources for bike gear…after all it was college days.
Lance, my buddy and main training partner bought a pair of expensive shorts. He saved!-->!-->!-->…
Dr. Bob … Jumping … With Texture
Last week I wrote about language and terms. Specifically, some terms that I personally use to describe a bike ride and the environment.
To review:
Butter Smooth. Used!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mind Your Language
A common language? Your hobby, job, region etc. often have a common language. Sadly, modern language is filled with slang, anacronyms, abbreviations and emojis, but at!-->…
Early Adopter? Retrogrouch?
Technology. I love it! I hate it!
I have been called a retro grouch as well as a spokehead. I have been told I have all the new stuff and that I am resistant to any new!-->!-->!-->…
Local Event? Travel?
Group rides. A great group ride really is something else entirely. Unless you have experienced it - it is just a nebulous concept. It is the connection between disparate!-->…
Ready to Go?
Group ride at 6pm. It is 6pm and Perpetually Late Pete is not here. Let us play fill in the blank.
He said he was coming. He _____________ (is not here and no one has!-->!-->!-->…
Featherweight and the Continuum
FLAT!!!!!
Amid the whine of brakes I hear a small voice mutter, “Thank God.” The pace was high, and she was on her limit, but now she can catch her breath while!-->!-->!-->…
Half Wheeling?
I think there is a group that are mistaken about exactly what this entails. I also wonder why it is so very difficult.
First – definitions.
Half Wheeling is NOT when!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
dirty assistance – clean solution
Beautiful day. Colorado Blue Bird Day. Rolling with friends. Today is going to be great. We are a few miles into the ride and not quite out of town. We are still on the bike!-->…