I asked (what I thought was) a benign question last week: For ladies who don’t race their bikes, I’m wondering what your reason is not… Read More
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Race Report: Frostbite Time Trial
“You can’t be self-conscious in a skin suit,” I told myself as I sucked in my stomach to zip up the front of my never-worn… Read More
Excuses are like assholes
You aren’t working out because you don’t want to. It’s just not a priority for you. Own it. We only have 24 hours in a… Read More
Functional Strength Training for Cyclists
Simply put, functional strength training is strength training exercises that are useful. You’re not going to build glam muscles with functional strength training. Instead, you’re… Read More
Pump the Blues
There are a lot of reasons to be happy around this time of year, but sometimes that just isn’t life. The thing about life is… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Modern Market Crit & Dating
“Here comes Monster McWhirt. This is what racing is all about, folks!” the announcer yelled over scratchy speakers as I raced through another lap in… Read More
Working Out On Your Period
I never realized how much of an effect my period has on my training. That goes for any woman. I always thought when I lacked… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Sunshine Hill Climb
It had been a month since the previous race due to being side-lined from the saddle sore and I chose a Hill Climb with three… Read More
The Exorcism of the Saddle Sore
Two and a half weeks ago I had a saddle sore excised. As in, I paid a licensed doctor to numb my groin, draw a… Read More