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What Does “Car Back” Mean to You?

It happens every time more than one cyclist is riding on the roads. Sooner or later, one will raise the call, “Car back!” It’s an important warning, because whenever we cyclists tangle with two tons of metal, we’re going to … Continue reading

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The Flatulent Cyclist

Last year during the MS 150, my riding partner Bob pulled even with me after we had been separated for a few miles. “I must have really pissed off some rider,” he said. “The guy passed me, then got right … Continue reading

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Car back!

One of the first things I learned on my first group ride was to call “Car back!” if a car approached the group from behind. The warning served two purposes: to let everybody know a car was around, and to … Continue reading

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