4 Degrees and Racing

Cycling, Cyclocross, Featured, Life

4 Degrees and Racing

4 Comments 19 December 2009

It never occurs to me not to race. Even when the dude on the line says, “It’s four degrees out ladies!” Even when the rest of the field lets out a collective shout while I force my numb brain to try to remember if I’ve ever done anything in weather this cold. Ever. What does occur me was [...]

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CCX Nationals Photos

Cyclocross, Photos

CCX Nationals Photos

2 Comments 15 December 2009

A couple pros, a HUP United cowbell, two cutie pie little girls, a sasquatch (?) and holycrapthecutestpugcloseupever. Mash this for the super colossal king-size version (recommended): BAM. Share/Bookmark

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CCX Nationals Photos: Friends

Cyclocross, Photos

CCX Nationals Photos: Friends

6 Comments 14 December 2009

I’m still processing the fact that I raced my bike when it was 28 degrees below freezing. While I process that (and schedule a doctor’s appointment to have my still-numb big toes examined -eek), I’ll distract you with a gallery of photos featuring friends and locals. Oregon represent! Mash this link to visit the ginormous version. I’m pretty [...]

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Maybe the best eBay posting ever

Cycling, Cyclocross

Maybe the best eBay posting ever

3 Comments 11 December 2009

My friend Matt O’Rourke just brought this to my attention: an eBay auction for an entire career’s worth of high-end cyclocross gear posted by a burned out “pro” who is dodging NatsĀ  because of a self-described inability to ride in snow. It’s pretty choice. A few gems: “Now remember you get 5-6 sets of tubulars glued up by [...]

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Last Minute Tips for Nationals from Compton, Trebon and other Super Speedy Crossers

Cycling, Cyclocross

Last Minute Tips for Nationals from Compton, Trebon and other Super Speedy Crossers

1 Comment 09 December 2009

I’ve been harassing super fast people for the past week with interviews for the CCX Nationals coverage that will run in the Oregonian sports section starting tomorrow. There will be content every day through Monday, so keep your eyes peeled for that. I was halfway through an interview with Katie Compton last week when we started [...]

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Oh, the Sweet Sweet Cyclocross

Cycling, Cyclocross

Oh, the Sweet Sweet Cyclocross

No Comments 08 December 2009

I figured the Oregonian wouldn’t want a piece about ‘cross this year since we did a big spread last year, but I was wrong. They called jonesing for the mud and the mayhem so we put together a little piece about the glory of going slow. Cuz really? That’s all I can speak to this year [...]

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