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2022: Peter Lowers His Hour Record

October 17, 2022 Everyone has goals; for some, it's just to get out of bed in the morning, and others may want to become astronauts and rocket to the moon or Mars. I have spent years trying to break a world record in cycling. Unfortunately, the last four years have thrown curveballs at me- such…
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Peter Megdal’s National Hour Time Trial record SET October 14, 2021

DEDICATED TO: my older brother, Eddie, who died of heart disease at only 61 years old.  December 21, 2019.   After setting the para C5 national record in 2018, I set my goal to best the current world record for the 60+-year-old when I turned 60. However, life has its challenges. After overcoming a near-fatal…
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Longsjo Classic Bicycle Race Bows Out After 60 Years

Shared from Longsjo Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/longsjo/posts/3049728085048487 Longsjo Classic Bicycle Race Bows Out After 60 YearsRace assets to be donated to local charities Fitchburg, MA. Board members of the Art Longsjo Foundation today announced the end of the Longsjo Classic bicycle race, first held in 1960. The event served as a memorial to past Fitchburg resident…
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NEBC Podiums – George Street Hill Climb

Perfect day for this 500' hillclimb in Worcester, with 90' of elevation gain.  It's the shortest race you'll do (on the road), and one of the most fun.   Graham Rae and I were the only NEBCers there, and we both got podium finishes in the Men's 60~69 age group:  Graham got 3rd by cranking…
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