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First Social ride of 2012

This is a plea to the many riders training on the open roads with no regard for cars, others riding with them, or themselves. Instead of me commenting on facebook to the example rider, I decided to write this blog … Continue reading

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The James Host Interview

Early April Enzo receives a call from Tom Doughty who is sick of the cold weather. Tom says, “Cory, Jim, and I are going to Carbondale on Sunday and we need a fourth”. Without hesitation I am in. This is … Continue reading

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An Interview with Mike Sherer

Mike Sherer First year Pro with Kelley Benefits Strategies With the road season nearing its end, I finally have a window to write the next race school entry. As promised, the Mike Sherer interview (Kelly Benefit Strategies 1st year Pro … Continue reading

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Examples of What Not to Do: Safety in the Pack

In order to become competitive in your category it is important for you to understand positioning, where to be and where not to be. I am going to use a couple of examples to show what not to do in … Continue reading

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Basic Race Preparation

Now that you have a basic understanding of what a bike racer is, lets start figuring out how to become one. I am going to assume that everyone reading has experienced sitting on a start line at least once or twice. The concepts I will … Continue reading

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Definition of a Bike Racer

What is a bike racer? Many people have this idea that if you pay an entrance fee, and sit on a start line, you are a bike racer. I take exception to with this thought process and is the reason … Continue reading

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