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Saturday, January 2, 2010

Comeback Kid

Cool New York Times story about a talented racer who went into the corporate world, hit 205 pounds and then lost 60 pounds and returned to racing in his mid-30s.
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NEW BOOK ALERT Bicycle Man: Life of Journeys

Channel 8 News Report on Book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xgzEbJTfts&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2WPNyqlq5um1qv5prxFA5N_VSNnBa21Bb8cwVCe-YRIDvzYeP5HW3gXiY

Book Excerpt from 83 Degrees:
https://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/new-book-about-bicycle-journeys-by-alan-snel-070720.aspx

Book Preview:
https://lvsportsbiz.com/2020/05/22/this-bicycle-man-is-peddling-book-filled-with-lifetime-of-bike-travel-stories-and-adventures/

Radio Interview with Ira:
https://talkaboutlasvegas.com/talking-with-alan-snel-june-8-2020/

Radio Interview with Bryan (28 minute mark):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OxAay9VhHs

Alan Snel: Bicycle Writer

Alan Snel: Bicycle Writer
Bicycling Is The Truth: Click on photo for Escape Adventures Florida web page

Best Way to Get Around

Best Way to Get Around
If I'm going to journey I'm going to do it on a bicycle

Journalist

Journalist
I am a bicyclist who pays the bills as a newspaper writer/reporter.

Published Bicycle Stories

  • Bicycle Advocacy
  • American Flyers Reunion at Interbike
  • Ride 2 Recovery Hits Vegas
  • Retail Bike Shops Battle Web Competition
  • Mt Biking Grand Canyon's North Rim
  • Biking South Utah
  • Creative Loafing Says Good-bye to Alan Snel
  • Creative Loafing profile
  • Harriet Snel
  • High-tech Cargo Bikes
  • Jack Island State Preserve
  • Las Vegas Cyclery Net-Zero Bike Store
  • St. Pete Times Column on Tampa Bike Safety
  • Tampa Bay Times Story On My Activism

Former Bicycle Activist/Event Organizer

Former Bicycle Activist/Event Organizer
Once worked at trying to energize Tampa Bay to appreciate bicycling in all forms. Click on photo,

Bicycle Safety

Bicycle Safety
Speaking out to save lives.

2009 Bicycle Retail Advocate of the Year

2009 Bicycle Retail Advocate of the Year
Honored to be recognized by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

Earliest Bicycle Photo

Earliest Bicycle Photo
Lifetime wheelman

Trip of a Lifetime

Trip of a Lifetime
Donned the old-time Bell helmet and pedaled a Schwinn LeTour solo across the country in 1983. Stopped at the Golden Gate Bridge along the way.

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  • Grand Canyon North Rim, RJ story
  • Grand Canyon, North Rim
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  • 2010 Bicycle Bash
  • 2010 Hub Grub Ride 2
  • 2010 National Bike Summit
  • 2010 Hub Grub Ride in Seminole Heights
  • 2009 Lake Okeechobee Ride
  • 2009 Bicycle Bash by the Bay -- Contributors
  • 2009 Bicycle Bash by the Bay
  • 2009 Sea Otter Classic
  • 2009 Ciclovia in Clearwater
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Oct. 1, 1942--Aug. 16, 2013
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