One of our local local commuter train conductors reminds us yearly of the USMC's birthday. For me it is also a chance to remember the 50-year-old former Marine, friend, cycling coach, and career mentor who convinced me I could complete a double century, which we did together with two of my college pals in 12:18.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069