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
From training wheels to Zipp wheels
Posts tagged cycle
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
Race Anecdotes: WMBAcos Purple Pursuit
“I’m not gonna win, but I may as well try,” I thought to myself after reading Good Guy Tubeless’ contest for a free entry into… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Littleton Twilight Criterium
I’m not a fan of crits with its tight turns, repeated 1-mile lap over and over and over again for forty minutes, and the crashing…. Read More
A woman’s place is on two wheels
That is, of course, if that’s where she wants to be. Ever since I donned my first pair of cycling shorts, I noticed how few… Read More