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In Defense Of: Not Racing Your Bike
Early mornings spent racing can be pretty great. But sometimes not racing is equally great.
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In Praise of Grassroots Cyclocross Races
A hidden gem of grassroots cyclocross racing reminds us of how great local events can be
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In Defense of: the Big Race Series
Why every bike racer should do a Big Race Series
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Hot Takes: In Defense of 2020
2020 was far from what we hoped and expected it to be. But it wasn’t without its bright spots….
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In Defense Of: Leg Warmers Only
There are many “unspoken” rules in cycling. Cullen is here to clear up something no one ever even had a question about.
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In Defense Of: The Fred
Who is doing it right? The aesthetics obsessed cyclist who follows all of THE Rules in pursuit of ‘pro-ness’, or the Fred with an iPhone on his bars, an oversized jacket, and no knee warmers in 40 degree weather?