Author Archives: Joe Johnson

Be Bold

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Joe Johnson

There is a certain necessary schizophrenia to being a working writer that is difficult to embrace. I don’t feel like I am alone in being drawn to the act of writing to tell stories to as many people as I … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 13, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Today is my birthday! At first I was going to ignore my birthday falling on a Monday and post about something else. Anything else really. The more I thought about it though, the more I wanted to acknowledge it in … Continue reading →

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Doping Problems

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I have problems with doping in cycling. Well, I have problems with the topic of doping. My primary problem is that I don’t think I care enough about it, or at least I don’t care about the correct aspects of … Continue reading →

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Wrap Up and Coming Attractions

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Joe Johnson

It’s been a great year. A really great year actually. Most people look back at a year and say it’s been a good one, or a great one, but I think what they really mean is that the year is … Continue reading →

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My Phil of Problems

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Does it need to be said? Does it need to be said by me? Does it need to be said by me right now? Three questions I ask myself before I write about controversy or anything that is outside the … Continue reading →

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Backsliding

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Losing weight is hard, but gaining it back can be even harder. Well, that’s not entirely true, gaining it back can be quite easy. All you have to do is start to compromise on eating habit changes, miss a few … Continue reading →

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Bike as Gift: Eliminate Drama; Preserve Sanity

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Originally posted on Bicycle Outfitters News:
How can you give a bicycle to someone as a gift and be sure it’s the right one? And by ‘right one’, I mean not only type and size, but also style and color…

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Cycling Gift Guide

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Joe Johnson

It’s the holiday season and I thought it might be helpful to answer the question; what should I give the cyclist on my list? I thought it might be a good time to write up a gift giving guide so … Continue reading →

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The Sufferfest Review

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Joe Johnson

I have a complicated relationship with my indoor cycle trainer, as do most cyclists. I love it because I can get a training ride in no matter what the weather is doing outside. It doesn’t matter if it is cold, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving for Cyclists

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Here in America it is the week of Thanksgiving. On this Thursday most people will celebrate with a huge meal and hopefully get a chance to reflect on what they are thankful for in their lives. The holiday itself is … Continue reading →

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