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Category Archives: Retail Junkie Superstar
A Cat and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance
Posted May 1st, 2010 A close relation of mine, we’ll call her Mustard, recently announced that she is moving far away in search of new scenery and new opportunities. I am happy for her, but I’m going to miss her. … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Biking, Retail Junkie Superstar
That’s The Way The Frozen Death Cookie Crumbles
Posted December 31, 2009 This winter marks my 10th winter living in Vermont. I’m originally from Maine, and I love the place dearly, but I don’t have any plans on moving back. Occasionally, I get a little homesick, and start … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Athletes, Retail Junkie Superstar
Eggnog Needs Eggs, Waxless Skis Need Wax
Posted December 6th, 2009 It’s that time of year again, when, according to Andy Williams or anyone who has received royalties from a beloved Christmas tune, it is the most wonderful. Many others share that view as well, but when … Continue reading
Posted in Retail Junkie Superstar
A Bicycle Named Sofia
Posted November 1st, 2009 Experienced bicycle mechanics, like heart surgeons and great cities such as Rome, for example, are not built in a day. It takes many, many years. Yes, there are schools in places like Portland and Colorado Springs, … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Retail Junkie Superstar
Pint of Beer: $11. Rental Car: $547. Best Honeymoon Ever: Pricey.
By VTSports Editor VTSports Editor Posted August 26th, 2009 One of the hardest things about my job is, and will always be, the re-entry into the workplace after a vacation. It’s like waking up from a beautiful dream by falling … Continue reading
Posted in Retail Junkie Superstar
Happiness is a Cold Creemee
Posted August 3rd, 2009 I have a fabulous job. The fresh scent of rubber and grease, the privilege of a Tuesday or a Wednesday off, and a whole entire week of paid vacation every single year are just a few … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Retail Junkie Superstar
Tagged biking, creemees, East Montpelier, Morse Farm, mountain biking, mtb, racing
Between a Rock and a Running Shoe
Posted May 11th, 2009 Sometimes I think I have a rock in my head. A fairly large one—granite perhaps, or maybe Gabbro—lodged in the part of my brain where reason is broadcast. My lovely fiancée disagrees, or pretends to disagree, … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Retail Junkie Superstar
It’s a Wonderful Life, Eventually
By Ryan James LeClerc Posted January 27th, 2009 February is here, and I couldn’t be happier. Call me Grinch or Scrooge, but I vehemently disagree that Christmastime is the most wonderful time of the year. I’ve felt this way for … Continue reading
Posted in Retail Junkie Superstar
Gone Dog Days
Posted August 27th, 2008 D-Rex, our seasonal suspension guru at the bike shop, is always the first to say it, and he said it once again this year. We were all slogging our way through an especially long and hot … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Other Water Sports, Retail Junkie Superstar
