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Author: power2weightcycling

Touring Cyclist, Retired Rugby 2nd Row...Oh yeah, Husband & Father also...in that order, Damn it! (William Webb-Ellis is a God)

For This Trip, The Panniers Are Full

05/08/2019 by power2weightcycling

One of the providers in the hospital asked me if I was an engineer, I replied, “No, but I am a bit of a numbers nerd.” The conversation was a product of my exclamation that the 2 large tumors in my abdomen occupied so much space, I was looking forward to seeing my belly profile … Continue reading For This Trip, The Panniers Are Full

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The Long Ride Begins

05/02/201905/02/2019 by power2weightcycling

The theme and direction of this not-at-all used blog I created 6 years ago will now change. From enjoying "cookie rides" (charity cycling events where you ride 20 miles, get a cookie, ride another 20, another cookie, etc., etc., etc.), to long self-guided "get lost in the countryside" solo bicycle rides, to fully loaded cycling … Continue reading The Long Ride Begins

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Tour de Lure

05/01/2013 by power2weightcycling

The 2013 Tour de Lure, on April 6th, was the first official event ride of the season. While I had a couple of AOMM Training rides under my belt, this is a terrific event I had ridden in 2012, and remember the signature climb of Stone Mountain.  This is a single day event, i.e., no … Continue reading Tour de Lure

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Start the ride

07/19/201205/01/2013 by power2weightcycling

The musings on this blog are written to inform both the author, and hopefully, other riders that know they will never race, or at least never actually WIN a race, but enjoy riding a bicycle in difficult circumstances. For a large rider, >200 lbs, >6'2", there are strategies to adopt that will assist in accomplishing … Continue reading Start the ride

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