Man, live radio is nuts! Everything happens fast and furious and you’ve gotta just roll with it. Three things stood out for me after yesterday’s show (if you missed it, you can listen to it here. It’s also available as a podcast download on itunes.) Eben Weiss (Bike Snob NYC for anyone who’s been under [...]
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“On Point” Tomorrow with NPR, Loren Mooney and BSNYC
Further proof that running is good for you. Got up, dragged ass to the track in the pouring rain, ticked out a workout with BFF Natalie Ramsland, fabulous frame-builder and very fast running partner (ouch!). Checked email from the phone before driving home to find an email from NPR asking if I’d like to join [...]
Continue ReadingIn the O: The Meaning of Sport
Today’s column in the Oregonian is the last piece to reference my recent time in Tucson. It details an interaction I had with two women during one of our final rides – a poignant yet ordinary moment that stuck with me. In Tucson, I got home from that ride and wrote this piece immediately. I’d [...]
Continue ReadingDear Diary 006: Satin Kegs and Team Rides
All’s Fair in Love and Team Rides Riding for Veloforma is precious and wonderful and gut-wrenching. These girls are fast, see. So fast. Like lightening. The little one – made of muscles. A new recruit. A girl I worked with professionally in years past and understood to be rock solid. I dragged her out to [...]
Continue ReadingPedaling Ladies: Get Vocal. Here’s Your Chance to State Your Case
Ladies and Gentlewomen, Please help the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals by taking 15 minutes to complete this survey. (It actually only took me ten minutes.) People are listening so my recommendation is to LET ‘ER RIP. Feel me? Let’s do this. xo, swift
Continue ReadingInspiring “Why I Ride” Video from People for Bikes
This is too good not to share – nevermind the fact that local Sorella Forte racer, GnG reader and frequent contributor (thank you for adding your voice!) Kronda is featured for a split second. Why do you ride? Pass it along.
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