Author Archives: Mike

Life on the road (bike!)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike

To paraphrase the Simon & Garfunkle song, Gee but it’s great to be back on the bike, ‘cuz on the bike is where I want to be, I’ve been on the road so long, it’s the same old story and … Continue reading →

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Life on the road / does this bed need more pillows?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Mike

Wednesday morning I was home, that night in Nashville and now in Minneapolis before returning home late Sunday night. If I was just traveling to one place it would seem very different, just a short business trip, one of many. … Continue reading →

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The Internet never forgets

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Mike

Got this email today- Hello, We’re interested in placing a promotional link on: http://www.chainreaction.com/tdfdrugscandal.htm for a websiteabout Drug Rehabilitation. If you already have an arrangement or ad rates in mind, We’d be more than glad to hear from you. Regards, … Continue reading →

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Gotham City?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Mike

You tell me, does this look like a scene from a Batman movie or what? It’s actually downtown Nashville, Broadway to be precise. The home of many, many Elvis shops and high-fat eateries. So what are Steve and I doing … Continue reading →

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Just when you thought you were having a bad day…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Mike

A bit cool this morning, but a pretty big group (over 10, and my limit for roll call is about 7). Got off to a ragged start as Kevin (my son, not the pilot) got a flat tire less than … Continue reading →

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Why we ride #84- To support local businesses

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Mike

After that bacon shake at Jack In The Box last week, a coke and polish sausage seems like health food! And it sure tastes a lot better. Of course, after the bacon shake I could sleep (or was it a … Continue reading →

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Why We Ride #391- Because you’d be crazy to miss a day like this!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mike

How would you feel if you had a chance to ride on a morning like this, and passed it up, only to see this photo later on? Well, how do you feel about it? Whether motivated by the fear of … Continue reading →

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This morning’s ride a wash-out (so to speak)

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mike

How ironic that I’m disappointed in this-morning’s ride because it didn’t rain. But after last night’s weather forecast… 100% chance of rain from 7am-11am… how could it miss? Kevin and I got out everything. All the nasty-weather gear, charged up … Continue reading →

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The Look

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mike

On yesterday’s ride I couldn’t help but notice an expression on a few riders that looked very familiar. We’ll call it “The Look.” Not quite the version we’re used to (where Lance turned around and either sized up or stared … Continue reading →

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Why we ride #19: To drink a bacon shake and not wear it

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Mike

The Superbowl- do you watch it for the game, or the commercials? Unfortunately I paid too much attention to one of the Jack-In-The-Box ads, the one promoting their site “Marrythebacon.com” And so, after the day’s ride, after the Superbowl, it … Continue reading →

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