Embrocation essay!

In lieu of tonight's post, I'm going to publish a copy of an email that I just sent to my fast-growing fan club, announcing my first essay being published with the Embrocation Cycling Journal. If you are not on my mailing list and would like to be, please let me know: bernstein.andrew@gmail.com

Earlier today, myself and 10 other hearty soles ventured out for a 98-mile mile ride, that saw us climb 6,000 feet, about have of which was done in the rain. Check back tomorrow for a full ride report.

Friends,
The last time I wrote to you all, there was a cool spring edge to the air, summer was still a far-away thought, and here in New York's 20th Congressional District, Democrat Scott Murphy and Republican Jim Tedisco were about to face off in a special election.

Now, four months later, only one thing has changed: Murphy won the election, while we continue to endure spring-like weather and wish that summer might someday arrive. So it goes.

Embrocation Cycling Journal is a Boston-based quarterly magazine that aims to capture the cycling experience through words and images. It's not about bicycle racing, per se, but looks to examine the two-wheeled culture as a whole, from artists who paint bikes to some of the sport's quirkiest personalities. The magazine has been around for a little while, but is now making a new push on it's website (www.embrocationmagazine.com).

I am proud to say that I am a part of this new online campaign, and have joined a talented stable of cycling writers who will be providing regular content online. Although Embrocation is a cycling publication, even non-cyclists will find much of the content interesting. Case-in-point: here is a link to my first contribution to the site, titled "Racer's Program for Dating."

I don't want to give away my punch line, but anyone who has ever tried to balance a love life and a serious hobby or career will appreciate my words on this topic. I hope that you will find the time to read my first contribution, and to read some of what else Embrocation has to offer. I promise you won't be disappointed!

This is a new web effort for a start-up publication, and you can help us get off to a running start by passing on the link to my story of to the website, post it to your Facebook profile, or have it sky-written if you must, just help us get the word out! And, don't forget to check back with Embrocation frequently, there will be new content online everyday.

Enjoy, and I hope to hear from you soon, AB

P.S. As always, please let me know if you prefer not to receive these emails.

P.P.S. If you're wondering what embrocation is, you're not alone. Click here for a semi-sensical explanation.

P.P.S. My blog, Good Bye Blue Mondays, is alive and well, don't forget to read it often!