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Category Archives: Bicycling
Cycling Spring
Do you remember the “Arab Spring” from a couple years back? It was a time when many Arabs across the Middle East and North Africa took to the streets in protest. Some countries deposed their authoritarian regimes. Others continue to … Continue reading
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Join the Revolution!
The summer is the one time of year when I seem to have an American approach to cycling. Last week, Cor and I donned helmets, sunglasses, bright-colored jerseys, and spandex cycling shorts. We slathered ourselves with sunscreen and made sure … Continue reading
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100 Kilometers
I started the year with a goal to run at least four half-marathons this year. And I actually managed to complete two races — the Run to Read Half-Marathon in West Virginia and the Cowtown Half-Marathon in Texas — before … Continue reading
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
I just finished reading Donald Miller’s book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. I’ve appreciated some of Miller’s other writing. So when this book recently came up in a conversation with some friends, I decided to give it a try. I … Continue reading
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Still Cycling
It’s been about a month since the deaths of Kristin Oswald and Mitch Lambert. Both were killed at the end of July, as the result of accidents that occurred while they were riding their bicycles. I’ve been saddened and sobered … Continue reading
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Ironman 70.3 Ohio
I finished my first triathlon today: the Ironman 70.3 Ohio! I figured that the Ironman experience would be pretty similar to the experience of large road races (i.e. marathons and half-marathons) that I’ve done before — albeit with some swimming … Continue reading
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Time to Try the Tri
I’ve thought about attempting a triathlon for awhile now. Mostly because of my friend John. John has been doing triathlons for years. He’s so into it that he got an Ironman logo tatooed on his right calf a couple of … Continue reading
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Justifiable Cost
I spent a bunch of money on a new bicycle this week. I’m simultaneously kind of excited and kind of self-conscious about it. Have you seen @preachersnsneakers on Instagram? I think it’s a brilliant attempt to promote dialogue on a … Continue reading
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Snowy Commute
It was not a pleasant morning to commute from my home to the campus of Kent State University. Two or three inches of fresh snow fell over the course of two or three hours. The snow compromised visibility, road surface … Continue reading
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