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…. Read More
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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… Read More
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… Read More
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.
Read More30 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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Finding your tribe
‘Tis the season to find a team either for your first time or your 22nd. Applications are opening and recruiting is in full force. If… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Pikes Peak Hill Climb
I thought it was going to be harder than it was… …to convince Chris to sign-up for the Pikes Peak Gran Fondo while I raced… Read More