I finally got a chance to process what was, quite possibly, one of the hardest days I’ve had on the bike. (Yes, even harder than Madera Canyon) Full report and a few photos from Ivar Vong are up over in The Cycling Diaries on iWend. Hold on to your drama hats! * *
Continue ReadingThe “Ride of Your Life” Book Tour: An Interview with David Rowe
A few weeks ago I wrote about David Rowe’s new eBook, “The Ride of Your Life: Aligning Heart and Mind for Success in Long-Distance Cycling”: Rowe doesn’t just theorize about the beauty or mystique of long-distance riding, he makes it accessible by breaking it down and laying it out. It takes a dreamlike goal like [...]
Continue ReadingCherry Pie: 1 Part Crash, 3 Parts Chase
It's my fault. That's what I think as I go down: "Goddamit, that was my fault." Then I think: "I gave myself that exit line into the gutter - why didn't I use it?" It's amazing the number of thoughts that can you can have while you're hitting the ground.
Continue ReadingCupid Stories to Make You Laugh or Cry
So, for your lovey-dovey, Hallmark-hijacked, Saturday love fest of 2009, you can either laugh or cry: Check out my mom's V-Day column about a beloved couple battling the monster of dementia or, if you're not feeling quite that intense, take in a little ditty about the way my old man taught me to love the bike. Either way, kiss the one you love - or your best friend - or your dog - or your bike... and smile to yourself.
Continue ReadingWith Love to My Rapha Cross Bibs
Even in this crazy cycling world of constant upgrades and never-ending eye-candy, Rapha seemed completely out of my league. Besides, what was the point? They don't even make women's gear. Then I got my hands on a pair of Rapha Cross 3/4 length bibs. I put them on and stood in front of the mirror and did not feel faster. Nor did I look faster. I was extremely skeptical.
Continue ReadingPortland Velo Arm-Wrestling Domination
Photographic evidence of Portland Velo's arm-wrestling domination at the end of training camp in Tucson Arizona. Take that, Cycling House staff, PV owns you! Popping veins, bulging eye-balls, and wimpy cyclist biceps abound.
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