Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Call me Clyde: how a big man adapts to riding a bicycle.

Posted on May 12, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

The bicycling world, like almost all human endeavors, is rife with its own slang and jargon that can sound like a foreign language to outsiders. For example, to “bonk” is to run out of energy on a bike ride. “Chainring … Continue reading →

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Two (!) book reviews: The Olympian Affair & Dragon Hunter: Roy Chapman Andrews

Posted on April 21, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

On New Years Day, I set myself a modest goal of reading 24 books in the upcoming year. Man, I have been on a tear lately. I have already finished 17 books this winter. I can usually read much faster … Continue reading →

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The garden is springing back to life!

Posted on April 14, 2024 by John Kevin Hickey

See what I did there? It’s spring, and the garden is “springing” back to life. Oh, I am such a witty fellow! Anyway, yes, the garden is slowly awakening from its long winter nap. Honestly, it was a fairly mild … Continue reading →

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