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In Print: El Grupo – The “Bad News Bears of Tucson Youth Cycling”

Cycling

In Print: El Grupo – The “Bad News Bears of Tucson Youth Cycling”

3 Comments 08 March 2010

It’s official. I have become my mother. She claims to be “shy” (no, really, she does) but I spent my youth following her around talking to strangers. A natural reporter, she was prone to engaging people when she was curious about what they were doing or where they were going. Contrary to most childhood lessons, my mother [...]

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The Bicycles Own Us

Cycling, Racing

The Bicycles Own Us

7 Comments 07 May 2009

We're not normal. I know this. I've known this ever since the day so many years ago when I proposed to Sal that we ride our bicycles to the nearest cafe for lunch. "But what will we do with the bikes?" He looked truly perplexed. "We'll just lock them up," I suggested casually. I had my sights set on a bagel sandwich, and the weather was immaculate. The Sicilian's brow crumpled in a way that I'd not witnessed in our two years together.

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Cycling, Racing

You want Leipheimer? I got yer Leipheimer right here.

1 Comment 12 July 2008

Yesterday’s crit was phenomenal. In a Toyota v. Leipheimer/Horner battle, Toyota came out on top. Not to worry, Levi was showered with adoration afterward. The fan-lust was seriously impressive.  I’m under a time crunch here and my laptop is starting to go through death throes but I spent last night repairing critical errors so [...]

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Cycling, Gear

Damocles Lust: Ok, I Admit It Was Me

5 Comments 05 July 2008

About a month ago, Kenji posted a picture of his bike with hearts photoshopped all around it (I can’t find the entry, because he posts so freaking much, or I’d put it here). Anyway, along with the picture he noted: “Someone is lusting after my bike” I admit it. It was me. That bike is effing hott [...]

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