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 MoreBike Racing is just like tackling life
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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
Real Body Image Talk
Hi. My name is Jessica and I have a problem. I cannot look at my body without having some sort of criticism. Today, I found… 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: Mt. Evans Hill Climb
The person who wins the race won because they were able to suffer the longest. I suck at suffering. It’s probably why I haven’t stepped… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Sunshine Hill Climb
9 miles. 6 miles on paved road. 3 on dirt. 3,000 feet of elevation gain. I continually try to to convince myself that I’m a… Read More
PHP: voluntarily kicking your own ass before the sun comes up
I knew PHP was a sausage fest and the thought of hammering out the watts elbow-to-elbow with testosterone-pumping broski bros didn’t turn me on like it did my male counterparts.
Read MoreRace Anecdotes: Guanella Pass Hill Climb
The last time I rode Guanella Pass I did it “for fun” and not at race pace. I let myself take breaks. I took my… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Superior Morgul Time Trial
Grey clouds stretched across the sky as sweat poured down my face. I wished for dry weather. My interval timer lit up green, signifying a… Read More