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    –By Kaitlyn Patterson, Team OAM NOW cyclist Sometimes it seems that my entire athletic career has consisted of me asking, “Why would anyone want to do ______?” and then proceeding to do it myself and ending up loving it. When I was a kid I would go to local high
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    Few will disagree that the learning curve of cycling and racing is significant but that is also why the sport is rewarding. There is always something to improve on whether you are a beginner or a seasoned racer. Team OAM NOW/Athletic Mentors will host two cycling clinics to cater to
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    Maple Hills Race for Wishes is an annual staple in Michigan road racing and this year is designated as the State Championship Road Race.  It is held on the beautiful rolling terrain in Lawton, Michigan on Sunday, July 10.  Maple Hills will offer a full day of racing with 13 separate
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    Luke and CJ Karas pair up to claim the win the two-person team race –By Luke Cavender, Team OAM NOW cyclist I want to write to you guys about the Velodrome at Bloomer Park and how we would like to get more riders – especially from Team OAM Now –
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    Terry, Andrew, and Ross line up for the P/1/2/3 race –By Terry Ritter,  Team OAM NOW Masters Cyclist For the last decade I have been in awe of the acts of one man: Raymond Dybowski. Oh, sure, I’m with everyone else when it comes to being mystified at his ability
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    –By Kathy Braginton, Team OAM NOW Multisport Athlete It is better to look back on life and say: “I can’t believe I did that,” than to look back and say: “I wish I did that.” Last October, I began to think about trying my first half Ironman. Knowing I couldn’t
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    Andrew took second in the 19 and under category of the sprint distance at Grand Rapids Triathlon this year –By Andrew Fathman, Team OAM NOW Multisport Athlete I’m a very busy person. I always have been and I don’t see an end to my non-stop lifestyle and mentality. Typically this
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    Growing up, we get a lot of mixed messages about winning. Of course, there is the beloved truth, “It isn’t important whether we win or lose, it is HOW we play the game.” But, if you watch the sidelines and listen to fans, that isn’t the message they are sending.