Category Archives: Rants

Summer Ends 2018

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Matt Gholson

Well here we are, the end of summer and my first actual post since June.  You know at one time I was a prolific blogger, I actually used to blog 3 times a week like clockwork.  Now, I’m missing entire … Continue reading →

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How to Be Faster on the Bike

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Matt Gholson
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A Fake New World

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Matt Gholson

I like to read, and I enjoy science fiction, sadly I feel like today’s world is becoming difficult to discern from science fiction.  As 2017 draws to a close and I reflect on this year here are a few highlights. … Continue reading →

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Really Amazon?

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Just wanted to point out that we live in a world where trees can be converted into paper, which is then printed and bound into a book, and that book can be sent in my house from across the country … Continue reading →

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The Hit and Run Video and My Opinion

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Cycling has been in the news alot this week, and not for a good reason.  The hit and run on the Natchez Trace that went viral and ended up in just about everyone’s facebook feed has demonstrated the real danger … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Help Myself

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Matt Gholson

I have two road bikes that are fully functional and much nicer than I really need.  I have a cross bike that may not be exactly nice, but if definitely works.  I’ve been complaining to myself that I need to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Triathlon

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Matt Gholson

(Editors Note:  I don’t think the author knows much about triathlon)  I know a few Triathletes, they are amazing people and among the most fit that I know.  I don’t like them.  I mean, I like them fine as people, … Continue reading →

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Poor Kids, Too Many Standards /Rant

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Two topics today.  Shauna and I were walking on the rail trail yesterday and encountered a large group of boys out for an “official” ride.  I’m guessing Boyscouts.  I knew it was official because everyone had a backpack and a … Continue reading →

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Crazy Cheap Disc Brakes = Junk

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Well I did it again, I bought some stupid cheap bike junk online and paid for it.  I needed a new mountain bike brake when the rear Hayes disc failed recently.  While searching for a new disc brake online I … Continue reading →

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Do We Let Lance Armstrong Back?

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Matt Gholson

I’ve noticed Lance showing back up on my radar lately.  Whether it be reports of his lawsuit on google news, stories about training with American pros showing up on my facebook feed, whatever the hell WEDU is, and “The Forward … Continue reading →

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