Literature 101: Defining Elements of the “Sad Grandpa” Fiction Genre
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The Sad Grandpa fiction genre is defined by stoic tears, barren landscapes, and a fairly dense Grandson Narrator.
Dan Cavallari
Dec 27, 20201 min read
The end is the beginning is the end
Bye, 2020. It sure has been...something.
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Dan Cavallari
Jul 1, 20202 min read
The Shot: Sweep Me Up.
Tourists are selfish. It's okay, we've all been tourists and we've all taken something we're not supposed to take. This photo is one of...
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Dan Cavallari
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The shot: Shark
I learned about light in a dark pool hall in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Dan Cavallari
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The Green 900: What happens next?
I wrote this story almost a year ago and just sort of...stopped. I think it's decent, but I wasn't sure where I was going with it. You...
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Dan Cavallari
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The shot: EducationVenice
Far away from the tourist attractions, the people of Venezia avoid being loved to death in small ways. This is perhaps not an image you...
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Dan Cavallari
May 13, 20203 min read
The Shot: Hayman beats Boonen
Mat Hayman beat a legend during the 2016 edition of Paris-Roubaix, etching his name in cycling lore.
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Dan Cavallari
May 11, 20201 min read
What was it like?
Everyone was sent home To complain about the firmness of their mattresses
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Dan Cavallari
Apr 25, 20203 min read
Book Review: Amy Hempel's "Reasons to Live"
Rachel Donelson reviews Amy Hempel's "Reasons to Live", a short story collection straight from the pre-Internet world.
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Dan Cavallari
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Revel Rascal review
I liked the Revel Rascal so much that I bought it after reviewing it. It's currently the best Trail mountain bike money can buy. This...
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Dan Cavallari
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Ten songs for the end times
Need some good music to get you through the self-quarantined hours? Look no further.
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Dan Cavallari
Apr 7, 20201 min read
Writing prompt: I start, you finish
Stay creative! Here's a bit of a story I started and never finished. Let's collaborate! post your result in the comments below. The...
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Dan Cavallari
Apr 3, 20202 min read
5 books to read while you're on lockdown
Need some reading during your Covid-19 lockdown? Here are five books to pass the time.
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Dan Cavallari
Apr 2, 20201 min read
ICYMI: my Digital Worldbike presentation on helmet technology
I recently gave a webinar on the evolution of helmet technology as part of the Digital Worldbike conference. If you didn't catch it but...
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Dan Cavallari
Mar 31, 20201 min read
Writing prompt: I start, you finish
Looking for a fun writing prompt to get the creative juices flowing? Try this one!
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Dan Cavallari
Mar 26, 20201 min read
A decision I made on my ride yesterday
I know, poetry's lame and whatever. But I thought this was a good one. Let the plastic castles fall Let them die with The Boom As...
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Dan Cavallari
Mar 26, 20201 min read
Evolution of Helmet Tech Webinar March 31!
Tune in to the Digital WorldBike conference to see my webinar on helmet technology, and even ask questions in the Q&A that follows! I'll...
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Dan Cavallari
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Review: Canyon Ultimate CF Evo Disc 10.0 LTD
Here’s how good the Ultimate CF Evo Disc from Canyon is: I could only find two faults with it.
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Dan Cavallari
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VeloNews Tech Podcast: The Keeper
What gear do VeloNews editors hang onto? The gear that keeps taking a beating, coming in handy at the right moment...
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Dan Cavallari
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Tech Podcast: Evil’s Chamois Hagar shakes up gravel geometry
Evil Bikes sought to upend conventional thinking about what a gravel bike should be. With some unique geometry choices, the Chamois Hagar di
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