Frishkorn has a new piece out that is very much worth reading (clickthepic).

Do more than check it out … if you like how he taps it, send word to the VeloNerds that this is the type of stuff we like to see, like to read, like to support.

let them know what you think. they’ve got a “contact us” {{LINK}} form you can shoot a note through (can’t stand those forms, i must admit. makes me feel even less connected to the site … ah well).

I suppose i’m drawn to these types of articles because they’re 1) well written and engaging; and 2) they come from the racer’s perspective. I don’t want to say that some of the writers on the biking interwebs and print media have a bit of disconnect with the everyday bike racer ~ but, if the spandex fits…

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and Mionske’s article about the recent tragedy is worth a read, as well.

it hints at the idea that we need to bridge another disconnect … that between the motorist and the cyclist.

personally, i’m pretty appalled at some of the group riding i’ve been witness to in my day. and, i’ve been more than embarrassed to be of the same species to a few thousand drivers i’ve come across in my days of walkin’ the earth.

but i tell you … it’s not an US vs THEM mentality that will solve this seemingly growing antipathy betwixt and amongst us humans … biped, or bipedal, or buy’n a car to impress or just address the need for transpo.

no ~ it’s more of that bridging, that connecting, that … unifying spirit of … say, a certain presidential candidate.

yeah, we need more of that.

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