So, last week I killed a bird and gained a remount. My mother sent me an email that said, “Poor birdie.” My old friend Tej commented likewise. Yesterday, I got my new racing bike. The deal has been in the works for a long time, so for me, the novelty had worn off a bit. [...]
Continue ReadingA New Must-Subscribe Blog: PDXCross.com
Ever wish that all the most kick-ass ‘cross photos would show up in one single location? I’m talking meticulously edited, super documentary-style, deep-down-gritty and all that ‘cross photography should be? Your wait is over. A gang of professional photographers has banded together to create pdxcross.com. Your site for astounding ‘cross photography. Every time. I’m telling [...]
Continue ReadingChildren of the Corn: A Kruger’s Story
I hate Kruger’s. That’s not really true, but it used to be fun to say since I’d never done any races there. It’s like a kid with broccoli. “I hate broccoli!” “But you’ve never tried it!” “I hate broccoli!!” I met Krugers in 2006. On a cold November morning I stood by and watched at [...]
Continue ReadingPain on the Peak: Aptly Named (the short version)
Wow. Talk about a challenging cyclocross course. I spent half the race today choking on powder-fine dust and the other half huffing up the run-up from hell. I didn’t feel good. I didn’t feel fast. And, to be honest, I didn’t really have that much fun. The best part of my race was when Dave [...]
Continue ReadingNew ‘Cross Strategy for 2008: Animal Sacrifice
Breaking the bird’s neck seems like a bad omen but I remind myself that I believe neither in omens nor birds. Still, when I feel the bone snap under me, my heart drops into my gut and my sentence stops inside my mouth, without bothering to find a period.
Continue ReadingGather Ye Your Teams! The Pain on the Peak Team Trophy Absolutely Kills
Holy. Crap. I just got a sneak peak at the Team Trophy that was built for the team competition at Pain on the Peak this coming Saturday. All I’m going to say is that it’s interactive, involves bike parts, and will be madly coveted by all who do not earn it. Man the troops! To [...]
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