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Cheating Death

No, nothing serious. But lately, I do feel at the end of my rides as though I have cheated death. Each time. It’s a combination of things, really. For instance, on Saturday’s ride with my wife. Out on the shoulder … Continue reading

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Driving to Rides

When I joined my cycling club way back in 2008, one of the things that attracted me to it was that it was based right in the neighborhood. For our Sunday morning rides, I hop on the bike at home … Continue reading

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When Someone Yells

Lately, it seems that I’ve been grumbling a lot to myself about drivers on the road — and how little they seem interested in sharing it. I don’t usually act on my frustration, although I have been known to shout … Continue reading

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Do You Adopt a “Car” Mentality Behind the Wheel?

I had just begun my Tuesday evening ride, one I hope will now become a regular occurrence, now that daylight lasts longer (Hey, DST begins this weekend, doesn’t it?). I was on a gentle downhill leading past a strip mall … Continue reading

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Musings on a Rainy Day

The email and message boards lit up Saturday evening with ride cancellations.  We’ve had several wet days in Central Texas, with a fine mist falling all day Friday, and heavier, steady rain Saturday.  Rain again Sunday.  We certainly need it, … Continue reading

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Driving Near Bikes

I don’t know what it is about cars when they’re around bikes, but drivers seem to behave irrationally.  And it’s even worse when the weather is bad.  My wife and I had that experience on yesterday morning’s ride. It looked … Continue reading

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