This time last year, I wasn’t stoked on racing. My perspective changed from loving the challenge of a race to “cool, how far back will… Read More
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Race Anecdotes: The Battle of Koppenberg
What do we say to the god of dirt?
Not today.
Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
I tried out two new group rides this past week: Worlds and Meridian. I likely would have kept putting off these two rides if it… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Running Thoughts at the Cobb Lake
Regretful thoughts sprinkled down. It was a balmy 30F outside as I packed my six water bottles, gear, and bike. I stopped to take a… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Imposter syndrome at Boulder Roubaix
It took me writing about the Boulder Roubaix race several times to learn how to correctly spell “Roubaix.” The race comes every two years and… Read More
Instructions for a Criterium
If instructions for racing a Criterium were like the instructions given in a technical challenge on The Great British Baking Show: Ingredients: One bike One… Read More
Quick Recap: BRAC’s Women+ Bike Night
Margaret Thatcher once said, “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” This past Sunday, we launched… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Pulling the Peloton at Front Range Cycling Classic
First race of the season and I’m questioning my fitness and preparedness. I pack the day before, double-checking everything. The Race Director posts on their… Read More
Quads and Identity
“Did the quads give it away?” I said this at a Barre class last week as I struggled to walk out of the building. The… Read More