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Monson Bicycle swap meet

The annual Monson, MA bicycle swap meet once again was a good indicator that the spring swap meet season is underway. Held at the towns historic Memorial Hall, the weather once again cooperated with us.Elgin Bluebirdunique frame design on this post-war Japanese Newport CycleLiberty Cycles of Bridgeport Connecticut. Model 531973 Schwinn Paramount track bike with … Continue reading Monson Bicycle swap meet

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"When is a race not a race"- when it is Paris Brest Paris

Recently I was rereading a testimonial about the 1999 Paris-Brest-Paris in an issue of On The Wheel written by Larry Strung and fantasizing about my ride this summer. It is vivid account, with many of the same worries and observations I had 4 years ago before trying to ride PBP. Will I ride too hard … Continue reading "When is a race not a race"- when it is Paris Brest Paris