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Posts Tagged ‘cycling’


This Week Last Year: Heart Attacks, Cyclists & Caffeine Humor

This week last year ranged from humorous to serious as I discussed topics ranging from cartoons to hospitals. In the training tips department, I wrote about training options while on the road. There are a lot of different ways to stay in shape even if you travel regularly, and this article pointed at some different [...]

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This Week Last Year: Dancing, Doping & 200m

This week last year saw a varied range of topics on the site with a good mix of tips and news. I began the week by looking at dancing as an alternative exercise. Unfortunately for my wife and I, we haven’t been out dancing too often since she went to law school. The UCI came [...]

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This Week Last Year » Bikes, Fueling & Walking

This week last year was dominated by exercise related news, although there were a few less topical articles that were worth looking at. This week last year, there was a debate about whether or not you should refuel during a marathon or whether you should stick to water. I had to throw my 2 cents [...]

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This Week Last Year: Swimming

This week last year was filled mostly with racing news, and what wasn’t racing was related in some way to swimming. I offered 9 methods for counting laps in the pool. I usually use the buoys on the lane dividers. A revolutionary in the shotput in the early 50s, Parry O’Brien died of a heart [...]

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Cyclists are now (slightly) safer on Maine streets

Photo by KesoIt has been 90 days since the end of the 2007 legislative session in Maine, which means that a slurry of new laws take effect today. Some of those laws will make the streets safer for cyclists (and to a lesser extent, runners) who ride in traffic. Motor vehicles must give at least [...]

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This Week Last Year: News, Reviews and Races

This week last year was a busy one, with various news related posts and race results. The Back Cove 5k Race Series finished up, with Mike Caiazzo and Lindsey Davis taking the series honors. I won the last race, and placed 3rd overall. This year, I bettered my average time by about a half of [...]

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What is a velomobile? Have you ever ridden one?

Last night, I got to learn a little bit about velomobiles. A velomobile is generally defined as those funny looking recumbent bicycles with shells around them. The shells can provide a measure of protection against the weather, and make the vehicle much more aerodynamic. This allows you to go faster with less effort than you [...]

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Pettachi will miss the Tour; 189 other riders will compete

Competitive cycling is trying to get it’s act together, and has managed to get 189 riders to side their pledge against doping. I can not fault anybody for signing the pledge, but I would not have done it.

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