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Coffee Talk Tuesday - Is Trust being Restored in Pro Cycling?

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The Tour of Italy is going on now (I think) and the Tour of California just finished, the show is continuing but how are you as a spectator these days? I gave up years ago with especially with the aid of a local pro that coffin has nearly been nailed shut. But is it time to give pro cycling "another chance"?

Tuesday Coffee Talk - E-bikes changing the cycling landscape

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My new Electric bike from
Pete's bike in Boulder

Yes I did it, some will say I turned to the dark side but I like to think of it as the green side, I got an e-bike - an Electric Assist Bike. It's a full on commuter style rig probably coming in around 40 lbs, 8 speed internal hub, lights that run off a generator, fenders and other commuter equipped items. While I've only had it a few weeks I'm already loving it, it has changed commuting by bike for me.

Tuesday Coffee Talk - What's your favorite bike event?

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With all this negative talk recently lets turn this conversation around to be more constructive and talk about what cycling events (not just racing) inspire you and why. This information, if we do it right, is golden information for any promoter out there to listen to. I'll start the ton with my favorite and why

Coffee Talk Tuesday - Wearing headphones, is it a matter of safety or resentment?

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Opposition to cyclists with headphones, why do so many oppose it? Why do cyclists do it? Trying to be alone, get away, or keep others away maybe. If you oppose it than why... not why you don't wear headphones but why oppose what they do. It's probably more than just safety behind your answer.

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