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The Hermit-age

I am essentially a shut in. I am self-employed and work at home; most of my waking hours are spent in my corner of the house tapping away at my computer and occasionally pausing to post an ornery message to the world of cyber goofs. I also have two young children, so my evenings and weekend days are gladly devoted to family duties. This sort of arrangement would make a very unbalanced life in many cases, but in the world of bike wing nuts, this situation makes for a near optimal circumstance. Because, racing-wise, being a hermit has many advantages. I can shift my schedule around so I can train in the day. And since I