schmalz – dog days
When a writer says that they “often get asked” something, never believe them, claiming to “get asked” about something is almost always a filthy lie made up to conveniently bring up a subject...
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Saturday was my first race back after a few weeks off. In a demonstration of monstrous understatement, my bike racing activities as of late have taken a backseat to more serious life activities. This...
View Articleschmalz – low numbers
66781, that’s my USA Cycling number. When I joined in 1992 (and USA Cycling was called the United States Cycling Federation or USCF), the numbering system was different, so my number started out as...
View Articleschmalz – the FBF return
My intention for this week’s schmalz-bikes-travaganza was to recap last weeks race at FBF, then do another race at FBF this week, win that race and come back at you with a story of redemption, grit...
View Articleschmalz – master champs
I had a plan. I didn’t formulate this plan before I got to the start line of the CRCA master’s championship race, but I’m pretty good at assessing a field (especially a field full of dudes I’ve raced...
View Articleschmalz – last FBF 2022
That’s it—summer’s over. For me, the end of the FBF Tuesday night series means that summer is done and we’re barreling towards the mightiness dormancy of winter. There are still events on the calendar...
View Articleschmalz – falling
For a pretend bike racer, the fall is the most glorious time for cycling the Eastern Seaboard. The leaves are shifting to a dazzling array of colors, the light softly shines through the trees as the...
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schmalz-driving
Happy 2023 everybody! “But Dan.” you say, “It’s not even December yet, why are you celebrating the new year?” Well, I’m celebrating the start of the New Bike Year (Bikesgiving? Chainmas?), which if...
View Articleschmalz – the annual comeback
I’m proud to announce that I have decided to return for a 31st season of racing bikes. My pretend bike racing career dates back to 1992, the year that brought us the Billy Ray Cyrus masterwork Achy...
View Articleschmalz – starting over and over
Trepidation, if I were to describe my feelings before returning to FBF for what feels like my 100th season, I would say I approached my return with trepidation. As of late, I have been busier than a...
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