From the Tuesday afternoon distraction file. I’m ashamed to admit that I really liked this video. There are a million reasons not to, and I’ll get you started by listing just a few: It’s a really blatant ad for Hutchinson. They produced it. The tires go through the broken beer bottles one too many times. [...]
Continue ReadingMadera Canyon Death March
The wheels are coming off and it’s not pretty. There are 17,000 feet of climbing already in my legs and 3,000 more to go today. I am writing the script of my imminent demise as I turn the pedals over in wobbly, jagged squares: She was found 500 feet from the base of the climb. [...]
Continue ReadingDay Two: Gates Pass Throwdown
Soft-pedaling at 37mph on Sal’s wheel. That may be the best vacation moment ever. I run out of gears. Ty Lambert opens up the throttle and I am out of gears. The compact crank – a blessing and a curse. In a heartbeat, Sal comes through to my left – in the drops and grinding. [...]
Continue Reading7 Tips for Endurance Nutrition
Training camp isn’t just all long rides and sunshine. The beauty of being at the Cycling House is that the staff is a sweet, little band of pros and former pros – and they’re eager to share their knowledge. Night time means cozying up in the living room for talk-time. It’s kind of like singing [...]
Continue Reading
Recent Comments
“you go girl! have you thought about Paris-Roubaix next year? ”
“Awesome all the way around. I'm very excited and looking forward to following your progress. I'll be cheering ...”
“This is *so* cool! Is there a way I can RSS-subscribe to the Swift Archive on Peloton Magazine's website? ”
“I thought it would be clever to embro my feet a while back. It really wasn't. I wish I'd have ...”
“cooooool... but dangerous as well ”