Title: Lost EchoesAuthor: Joe R. LansdaleLength: 341 PagesPublisher: Vintage BooksPublication Date: February 2007 There is an ageless quality to the beginning of Joe R. Lansdale’s novel, Lost Echoes. The opening to the main narrative – which arrives only after a newspaper clipping and a brief retrospective thought from the novel’s lead character – has a… Continue reading From Big Ol’ Face Full of Monster Magazine; BOOK REVIEW: Lost Echoes, by Joe Lansdale
Category: Miscellaneous
3 Most Common Types of Biking Crashes
1. Riding out of a driveway without stopping first and looking for traffic.2. Not stopping at a stop sign (rolling stop) and looking for traffic before crossing the street or turning.3. Turning left or swerving left on the road without checking behind for traffic. ***In addition, riding against traffic is a major contributing factor in… Continue reading 3 Most Common Types of Biking Crashes
THE HURT LOCKER by Will Caroll
Athletes often ask themselves, when it comes to racing “why am I doing this?”, “it really hurts”, and “do I want to hurt that much?” Nearly always at the 30k of every Ironman they say “I’m never doing another one of these!” So how do you deal with this? The truth really lies within you.… Continue reading THE HURT LOCKER by Will Caroll
Biking – Ready to Ride Checklist
1- Properly fitted helmet2- Bright yellow vest (orange if last in line)3- Properly fitted bike4- Check A,B,C’s A = Air – Proper tire inflation B = Brakes – Check to see both front and rear brakes work C = Chain and crank *If any of these items are not in working order, repair or if… Continue reading Biking – Ready to Ride Checklist
How Bike Races are Lost in the Kitchen
Would you drive to Los Angeles with half a tank of gas? Only if you wanted to be stranded in the middle of nowhere. Many cyclists race on half empty tanks and lose. Wining races is not just about being strong. Eating properly gives you the energy to win. It’s your choice, win or lose.… Continue reading How Bike Races are Lost in the Kitchen