Should you warm up before a ride? What about stretching? Most of us say yes, but when it comes down to it, many of us slide in… Read more “Warming Up”
Tag: racing
Much Needed Insight for a Cycling Fan Who lives in America
All my gadgets and whatchamacallits are set to give me feedback about professional cycling, tips, new-to-the-market stuff, and anything else related to that subject. As I have… Read more “Much Needed Insight for a Cycling Fan Who lives in America”
Looking in the mirror . . .
I tell myself to quit becoming frustrated about this. I have already posted on this subject numerous times, and here is the reality: It will NOT change.… Read more “Looking in the mirror . . .”
Thoughts after My First Criterium
On the line I had to look like I had done this numerous times. No worries. Ice water in my veins. Inside? I had no clue what… Read more “Thoughts after My First Criterium”
A Much Needed Letter from Your Bike
Dear Sir: Tomorrow marks exactly one year since my last letter. I am truly sorrowful for the delay. Of course, we still spent a great deal of… Read more “A Much Needed Letter from Your Bike”
A Cape with Stripes instead of an S
It is no secret, if you have read this blog in the past. I have been on the fan wagon of Peter Sagan, since the kid burst… Read more “A Cape with Stripes instead of an S”
My First Official Race . . . and lessons learned
Questions were bouncing wildly in my head. I have completed many, many sportives/centuries and even an unofficial race (not USA Cycling related) in a town up the… Read more “My First Official Race . . . and lessons learned”
First of the Season
Butterflies were present, just wondering how my off-season stuff would pan out. The couple of weeks leading into this event looked promising. I felt strong and able… Read more “First of the Season”
Living the Dream . . . sort of
Trek Factory Racing 2016 video is interesting. We’ve all dreamed it. We’ve all watched a big GC or classic and thought how cool it would be to be… Read more “Living the Dream . . . sort of”
I Just Won My First Official Race!
It’s unbelievable! The field had close to 60 riders at the Crank Your Heart in Opelika, AL. I’ve done bunches of sportives, club things, and such, but… Read more “I Just Won My First Official Race!”
