Category: Literature
Is It Possible to Tell a Life Story Using Twitter?
= I would like to begin by saying that I am an English teacher, and so I am by nature curious about what people write and the difference… Continue Reading “Is It Possible to Tell a Life Story Using Twitter?”
Prospect Park (Found) Poetry (Possibly) about Biking and Racing
The pomp of colors though dank now Soon aching greens sprout Muscles upward and out- [A map of Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York] Nor the Slope Nor the falling temperatures dint my course Allow me to intimate my plan for the season of… Continue Reading “Prospect Park (Found) Poetry (Possibly) about Biking and Racing”
LONG BREAK EXPLAINED
In Iowa City I could lock my bike with this chain: Or, with these chains: But in Brooklyn, I was told that I had better get something along these lines: Wait. I am getting ahead of myself. Where have I been? Why am I… Continue Reading “LONG BREAK EXPLAINED”
FEELING LITERARY: William Gibson and the future of bikes
FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE, I give you a glimpse into the future of bikes and messengering: “Sometimes, when she rode hard, when she could really proj, Chevette got free of everything: the city, her body, even time. That was the messenger’s high, she knew,… Continue Reading “FEELING LITERARY: William Gibson and the future of bikes”
GATEWAY CUP PART II: ST. LOUIS HILLS STAGE (REALLY MORE OF AN INCLINE)–WITH VIDEO
Part 2 of my Gateway Cup Bike Race review.
Beware Apple, Microsoft, The Atlantic, Google, PMLA and Others!
Why should these corporations/publications watch their step(s)? Because I am starting a company. And this company is associated with both publishing and technology…somewhat. Here’s a mock-up of my business card: Word! What is NANO? NANO stands for New American Notes Online. And the… Continue Reading “Beware Apple, Microsoft, The Atlantic, Google, PMLA and Others!”
Finally, Some Theory!
The word on the street is that my blog is turning into a biking blog. Time to mix it up. Time to put some “Street Theory” back into this Street Theorist’s m.o. This story begins with trash. I love my little… Continue Reading “Finally, Some Theory!”
Gaston, Shakespeare, and Something Interesting to Ponder
A friend told me an interesting story that might satisfy readers until I post my theory of slowness. My friend was standing in the hallway of his university building waiting for his class to finish filling out their end-of-semester… Continue Reading “Gaston, Shakespeare, and Something Interesting to Ponder”
Part IV: The Final Sprint of Sean’s 2009 American Birkebeiner
[note: to read parts 1-3, go to Archives and click on April 2009] I am not perfect. And I am not dead. I am still skiing. A sweeping left hand bend and I can finally see the lake. And Lake Hayward is… Continue Reading “Part IV: The Final Sprint of Sean’s 2009 American Birkebeiner”
Birkie Fever Part II: Or, Why Am I Still Alive?
The Birkebeiner is the largest cross country ski race in the U.S., and one of the largest races in the world. Over 7,000 skiers from all over the world converge in northwest Wisconsin for a 50 kilometer race (Actually there… Continue Reading “Birkie Fever Part II: Or, Why Am I Still Alive?”
Faster Skier-Nordic Ski Racing
- The Coach with the Voice: Conversations with Chad Salmela
- Catching Up With Julia Kern—U.S. Ski Team Member and FIS Athlete Delegate
- Update on FIS Russia Ban
- US Ski and Snowboard 2023-23 World Cup Criterion Announcement
- Smoke in the Sky—Air Quality Guidelines for Training
- Telemark Nordic Club (West Kelowna, BC) Seeks Head Coach
- Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Seeks XC Coach
- Starting out on the St. Croix: What High School Skiing Taught Jessie Diggins
- Madshus USA Hires New Sales Manager
- The University of Denver Seeks Assistant Coach
Cycling News
- Cyclocross racers 'chase where the money is' at Unbound Gravel 200
- Jonas Vingegaard: I'm under less pressure this year to win the Tour de France
- Tadej Pogacar confirms just two race days to prepare for 2023 Tour de France
- Victor Campenaerts returns after vertebra fracture at Critérium du Dauphiné
- Marc Hirschi wins Giro dell'Appennino
- Vuelta a Andalucia Women: Marta Romeu powers to solo breakaway victory on stage 3
- Puppy paws position set for a comeback at 2023 Unbound Gravel
- De Crescenzo: Unbound is 'super cycling' where the best of each discipline meet
- Who is Alexander Vinokourov?
- Jumbo confirmed to cease sponsorship at end of 2024, if not earlier
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