“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
Race Report: Frostbite Time Trial
Posts tagged women who ride
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
Race Anecdotes: Sponsored Racer
My first win was dedicated to my buddy, Joe. I saw him at Elephant Rock, after the 100 miles and before my first beer. We… Read More
WTF: Cross-Training
There are a lot of cross-something or others zipping around these days: Cross/CX/Cyclocross CrossFit Cross-training and plenty o’ others. So what is “cross-training” and why… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Superior Morgul Classic – The Wall
I first learned about “The Wall” – as it’s so aptly named – from American Flyers. You know, the 1985 cycling film? With their poor excuses… Read More