Tag Archives: cycling

Still Stewing

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I’m still stewing about last week’s topic, the horrible treatment of Ernest Gagnon by Boombotix. They basically crafted an advertisement and had to backpedal from the fallout. The company blamed a young designer that went ahead and posted the ad … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Inspirations

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I know I have been talking about running a lot, but I feel like I have been running a lot. I can’t wait to get back on the bike, but until then, I run. The gym where I run has … Continue reading →

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Professional Procrastination

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Brian, from IWearSpandex, recently emailed me to ask what my plans were for traveling to the TD 5 Boro Tour. We are planning on riding together and, knowing the size and scope of New York City, he was trying to … Continue reading →

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Anniversaries

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Joe Johnson

I am sitting in a hotel in Boston writing this update while my wife is at a business meeting. We used the excuse of her business trip to get away and celebrate our ten year anniversary. We figured that if … Continue reading →

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What I Have Learned So Far….

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joe Johnson

When I started this blog I weighed 365 pounds. Please, let that sink in. That is the size of three of the people I normally see running on treadmills when I go to the gym. I bought all of my … Continue reading →

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Muscle Memory

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Joe Johnson

Pain and suffering are a part of any fitness regimen or sport. Cycling is full of suffering. It is celebrated. The biggest races are full of it. Pain is written on the faces of the participants in the Grand Tours. … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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