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When You’re Running Late…

When You’re Running Late…

You know that McCracken’s First Law applies: The strength of the headwind is directly proportional to how late you are. If you try to cheat, by grabbing a quicker, sleeker, lighter bike (reasoning that you’ll easily make up the time required to get changed at the other end), McCracken’s Second Law comes into play: The probability of...
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The Weather Man: He Tells Lies

The Weather Man: He Tells Lies

Maybe I’m just not as fit as I once was. Or maybe that 44×16 is much for me. Or maybe I’m just getting too old. But it’s amazing how quickly I’m tiring these days, especially when there’s a headwind. My commute is around 15 miles each way - long, but not stupid long. With fair...
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McCracken’s Law Of Bicycle Tardiness

McCracken’s Law Of Bicycle Tardiness

"The later you leave for an appointment of any kind, the stronger the headwinds" I’m right on this, aren’t I? Please tell me it’s not my imagination / paranoia! Workout: Type: Cycle Date: 09/28/2010 Time: 18:22:30 Total Time: 1:42:00.00 Calories: 1490 Distance: 29 miles Average Speed: 17.06 mph
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