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Women, Beauty, and the Media
One of my friends posted this on Facebook. Please take the time to watch it. It is very interesting and makes an important point about a real problem. I admit, I sometimes see pictures of women and think, “Why can’t I be like that? Why can’t my legs be skinny or my arms look like a 20-year-old’s?” Well, there are a few reasons. The reasons I can’t control are: My metabolism noticeably … Read entire article »
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Di’s Abridged History of Wheels
Do you remember what it was like to learn how to ride a bike? I remember my tricycle. I remember my pink, banana-seat Huffy with training wheels. I remember my dad holding onto the back of the bike and running with me while I got started, and then letting go as I rolled down the sidewalk. I remember that my bike was an extension of my body. I rode it … Read entire article »
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Chrysler-Eminem Commercial Evokes Detroit Pride
Chances are that someone who doesn’t like Detroit, someone who won’t go there, someone who just doesn’t get it, is someone who hasn’t been there. Those who have been there have probably experienced a different Detroit than the one that lives on in the reputation of a run-down, high-crime city of urban death. Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit in April 2007. Last night’s Super Bowl sucked. It just sucked. The national anthem was butchered … Read entire article »
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People of the Midwest Mountain Bike Summit: The Tree Farmers
The Midwest Mountain Bike Summit was graced with the presence of the Tree Farmers, you know, that crazy bunch of drinkers from the Novi area, home of Lakeshore Park, affectionately known as the Tree Farm. Oh, yeah, they ride bikes, too. The Tree Farmers are very safety-conscious. Trust me. These guys were model safety practitioners at the summit. For example: …and… Yes, they wear helmets when they drink. Talk about … Read entire article »
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CAMBr Hits Up the Grand Rapids Bike Park
It wouldn’t be fair to talk about the Midwest Mountain Bike Summit and not mention the guys from CAMBr. After all, these guys had such a wonderful time on Saturday (see Velocity), that they pretty much walked away worshiping the Michigan Mountain Biking Association for putting on such a spectacular summit that drew such a freaky crowd. CAMBr is the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers. I really have no clue where the … Read entire article »
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Velocity!
I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of the Velocity guys. These guys build excellent wheels, and they party just as well. Saturday, September 11 was disappointingly rainy. I still made my way to the Grand Rapids Bike Park to see what would happen to the Midwest Mountain Bike Summit schedule for the day. I ended up standing under the Alger Cyclery easy-up with the Velocity guys enjoying beaucoup … Read entire article »
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The Great Camera Hijack – A Photo Essay
Friday, August 28 marked the start of the Michigan Bike Festival. I sat with Ali, Andrea, Andrea’s husband, Chris, Glen, and Jon during the late hours of registration. What took place when I temporarily removed myself from the area was pure absurdity. The guilty one: Ali… …owner and lifelong companion to… …the Willow… …and friends. They look pretty evil, don’t they? You can just see that evil laugh of Andrea’s. What you are about to see … Read entire article »
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Lunch At the Blue Tractor – A Photo Essay
I mentioned, the other day, that a bunch of us spent a good chunk of time at a Traverse City restaurant, the Blue Tractor, during the Third Coast Bicycle Festival criterium races. Here are some fun photos from our dining experience. … Read entire article »
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My Facebook Relationship…Status
First of all, I have to thank Mike Woods for posting his relationship status on Facebook. I remembered seeing it so long ago, and I thought, “Hey, I could screw with my friends with an awesome Facebook status that says, ‘Diane is in a relationship with Jake the Snake.’” Well, apparently, Jake would have to be on Facebook in order for that to work. He personally does not care for that … Read entire article »
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Jake’s Holiday to the Fingertips
Jake went with me and my family to Cheboygan and Mackinaw to visit family and just have a darn good time. Jake and I hung out with some people at my aunt and uncle’s cottages and even went bike riding with them on the local rail trail. Although the rail trail wasn’t paved, Jake was decked out in his ultra, super-click tires: He handled pretty well and even hit 20 mph at one point. I … Read entire article »
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