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July 9, 2013/ Jim Parker “You’re joking, right?” was the reply from my daughter, Genevieve, when I told her that her mother, Maria, was back on the course near Tuba City and, once again, officially in the Race Across America....
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June 27, 2013/ Jim Parker To give hope to victims of cancer, Maria proved that even against overwhelming odds, victory can be achieved.In 32 years, Race Across America has never been won by someone coming so far from behind. Part...
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February 22, 2013/ Maria Parker We kept watching the Sebring weather forecast and it just didn’t get any better. It promised to be cold and windy at night and hot and windy during the day, so Jim and I packed...
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February 8, 2013/ Jim Parker Many cycling enthusiasts consider October 22, 2012 one of the saddest days in cycling history. That day, in the wake of a huge doping scandal, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the main governing body of...
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January 20, 2013/ Jim Parker There are many exciting things planned for 2013, including the release of a revised Vendetta frame, and Maria competing in solo RAAM. Before we get too far into 2013, it’s worth a look back at...
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