Category Archives: Cycling

The Long Dark Teatime of the Soul

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Joe Johnson

“In the end, it was the Sunday afternoons he couldn’t cope with, and that terrible listlessness that starts to set in about 2:55, when you know you’ve taken all the baths that you can usefully take that day, that however … 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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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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End of the Season

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Before I jump into this week’s blog update I wanted to explain why it is so late. Real life, in the form of my job, intervened on my best laid plans. As much as I would love to be a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be That Guy

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Joe Johnson

Don’t be That Guy. That is Rule Number One at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. It is even printed up in a guide on how to enjoy the show. It is part of an unofficial official code of conduct aimed at … Continue reading →

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Fat Lad At The Back

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Joe Johnson

One of the things that I originally wanted to write about when I started this blog was cycling products for larger cyclists. When I started riding I was 365 pounds. Nothing fit. My bike broke more than once. Spokes popped … Continue reading →

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