We’re more than just our bodies
The moment I realized I’d be judged on how my body looked was in fourth grade when Derrick yelled out, “Moley! Moley! Moley!” No thanks
February 13, 2019
grin & grind it
On being enough
I never feel “enough.” I convince myself I can always do more, be more, think more. Nothing I do is ever good enough for me.
February 7, 2019
The Parker Punisher
If you continue to ride the same roads with the same people, you’ll only ever know how to ride with that group on that surface.
January 30, 2019
Race Anecdotes: Back to Basics
Now that cross is over, #crossiscoming “Oh, it’s stupid fun,” Jim told me as we watched our teammates jump barriers in the middle of the
January 23, 2019
From training wheels to Zipp wheels
I get asked a lot : “How did you get into bike racing?” My parents weren’t cyclists and they are about as athletic as any
January 16, 2019
Bike Racing is just like tackling life
I thought I could take my endurance rides to the field and compete. I was humbled faster than I thought I could race. The longer I race my bike, the more I realize how it transfers to Life.
January 10, 2019
30 things I have accomplished and learned within the 30 years I have lived in haiku
1. Survived brain tumor / brain surgery at eighteen / benign with headaches 2. Airbag crushed my skull / damaged memory, face, eye / somehow
December 18, 2018
Race Anecdotes: Estes Epic
To win a bike race, you first gotta show up. As we corralled in front of the start line at The Estes Epic, I smiled
November 20, 2018
Race Anecdotes: Darkblade Systems Thunderblade Senior Road State Championship
There we were, the four of us, joking about making it a group ride instead of a race. We asked Shawn if there were any
October 23, 2018
