Let’s take a moment to talk about cycling fashion. Gone are my days of lycra and spandex, I embraced those when I was Ironman training. But now that the speed is slower, the falls more frequent and the post-ride beer more common… I’ve completely gotten into the baggies. So, now that I’m getting into more… Read More To spandex, or not to spandex?
Everyone knows that I’m a planner. Every vacation, work travel, event, social gathering, etc I’ll usually plan. (I’m not sure if everyone else is lazy or I’m just a control freak!) But having a plan doesn’t mean that you have to stick to the plan, that’s what a lot of people don’t understand. It just means… Read More Exploring
Recent surgery aside, I’m certainly asking myself: “Really, are we gearing up for 2 more races this season… You know, you’ve only got 5 more weekends to train…” *sigh* Why do I always bite off more than I can chew? So, yes. This weekend will be my first ‘real’ weekend of training since before the… Read More Am I really doing this?
Last Wednesday, we were supposed to leave for Belize. Scheduled months ago – we were looking forward to diving, warm water, lying on the beach and rum drinking. Then I got the call: “We weren’t sure if you were aware that a tropical storm is headed our way…” Waaaaa??? Tropical stormed turned into Hurricane Earl… Read More Impromptu Santa Cruz Riding
Two of our best friends recently relocated to Mammoth Mountain. Good-bye sun and surf of San Diego – Hello hiking, skiing, biking and the big outdoors. Mammoth is always a good place to test my limits. Both in terms of XC and downhill skills. One of the perks of visiting my friends is that she… Read More Mammoth Skills
My riding just got more real. I can tell that I’m shifting from “yes, I can ride that” to “I should really ride that faster.” A couple of things has pushed this change: I’ve signed up and committed to BC Bike Race (7 days of single track racing in Bristish Columbia) Despite my Masters… Read More It’s getting real
Race review: Epic Rides Whiskey Off-Road 2016… Read More Whiskey Off-Road
I know that my body isn’t ready to race…it’s just now starting to get used to working out again after the holidays. But after this weekend – I’m already considering a race in a few weeks. This weekend EJ and I went to Vail Lake to play – and everyone was ‘practicing’ the downhill runs… Read More Itching to Race
It’s soooo much easier to get more time in the saddle if I’m not working… funny how that works – but I’m sure I’m not the only one! This Thanksgiving weekend was perfect for getting saddle time. EJ and I headed out to Sedona for some great mountain biking. It’s certainly one of our favorite… Read More Training is easier without Work
At a bit of altitude (5000ft) and much more technical than my normal rides – Sedona is the perfect place to push my limits. In truth, I was really happy when we were sitting around the fire pit, talking to guys from the Vail, CO area who race regularly – and even they admitted that… Read More Sedona Riding
The Rambling Biker 