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    Who are the Brains Behind This? Scamming the public

    Like a bad cold sore or rash that just will not go away, there is Lance Armstrong. Recently, every time I watch a Youtube video about cycling,… Read more “Who are the Brains Behind This? Scamming the public”

    September 3, 2019 by secondratecyclist

    . . . and Chanticleer was right all along

    I saw it and waited. I thought about it, and now, I have to shout from the rooftops . . . once again. For the 2019 Tour… Read more “. . . and Chanticleer was right all along”

    January 17, 2018 by secondratecyclist

    Do you need a law to tell you not to stab someone to death?

    In a recent article Patrick Lefevere makes some interesting points about the residual problems associated with cycling and doping. As many know, the team manager for Quick-Step Floors manager… Read more “Do you need a law to tell you not to stab someone to death?”

    January 12, 2018 by secondratecyclist

    The Pistol

    Since the last stage of Vuelta, I have been considering what to write in relation to Alberto Contador’s retirement. I am in a tug of war on… Read more “The Pistol”

    September 13, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Greg LeMond, crazy or crazy like a fox?

    The only American winner of the Tour de France, Greg LeMond is still full of fire. The fire might not be in his legs anymore, but he… Read more “Greg LeMond, crazy or crazy like a fox?”

    February 17, 2017February 20, 2017 by secondratecyclist

    Is It That Easy?

    I still disagree with most folks. You knew this post was coming. After watching the first stage of the Amgen Tour of California, I allowed time for… Read more “Is It That Easy?”

    May 16, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Riding with Lance

    Yes, Lance. If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you are aware of the tirades that I went on after the Oprah debacle.… Read more “Riding with Lance”

    May 2, 2016 by secondratecyclist

    Le Capitaine

    With work and riding, I finally finished the last bit of Cycle of Lies. I’m still amazed at the whole of it . . . but I… Read more “Le Capitaine”

    February 3, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    Why Some People Just Have to Talk

    Isn’t it funny how you have a post planned and you’re working it out in your head, then something just forces you to up the publishing date?… Read more “Why Some People Just Have to Talk”

    January 27, 2015 by secondratecyclist

    The Importance Of Striking While the Iron is Hot

    In a recent post I discussed a few ideas of how to make cycling more popular in the United States. The wave of young cyclists in the sport is… Read more “The Importance Of Striking While the Iron is Hot”

    March 21, 2014March 21, 2014 by secondratecyclist

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