For two of my teammates, Lisa and Brittney, the Lookout Mountain Hill Climb was a focal race. They wanted to do well (don’t we all)… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Winning isn’t everything
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Race Anecdotes: The Battle of Koppenberg
What do we say to the god of dirt?
Not today.
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
Fast is fun
Competition isn’t for everyone, I know. I often ask myself: Are we born competitive or is it a learned trait? Through my teens and early… 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 MoreRace 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
An Open Letter to the People Who Want Me Dead
I recently read Phil Gaimon’s post about his near-death experience with a car. It reminded me of a post I wrote a few years ago… Read More