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Small Fish in a Big Dutch Pond (an exercise in being humbled)
I’ve been thinking super hard for nearly two weeks about how to properly write about my first foray into the European peloton. Every time I think I’ve got it nailed in my brain, I panic and I can’t even write. … Continue reading
season wrap and a quick post script
So I realize that I haven’t updated my blog with anything about any ACTUAL racing since October. I’m no longer a triathlete so I no longer have to give blow by blow reports of every minute of every race that … Continue reading
on neti pots and knowing your limits
Last weekend was the USGP of Cyclocross Smartwool Cup in Fort Collins Colorado. This would be my third time racing at over 5000 feet of elevation but my first time racing cyclocross at over 5000 feet of elevation. Since my … Continue reading
The most wonderful time of the year
It’s official! Cyclocross is here! Anyone who knows and trains with me knows that I’m a cyclocross racer trapped in the body of a road racer. There’s something so awesome and wonderful about spending 40 minutes just riding on the … Continue reading
tulsa knows how to make a lady feel special
It’s been five days since I got back from the Tulsa Tough, and I’m still on cloud 9. Tulsa was one of the most amazing and fun experiences I’ve ever had in my bike racing career. It was three days … Continue reading
sea otter 2012 or how i learned to let off the brakes
I’m going to try real hard to not turn this into a complete novel. Anyone reading this can feel free to skip to the bottom to get to the good part. Niels and I took off on the long drive … Continue reading
off with a bang
I’m sitting in my office waiting for Niels to pick me up to head down to California for the 4 day Sea Otter Stage Race. It’s my first full stage race with a majority pro/elite peloton and I’m feeling pretty … Continue reading
how i finally won a crit
I cannot say enough how great my team is. I love how well we work together and how willing each team member is to sacrifice themselves for one another. This Saturday was a Seattle classic, the Volunteer Park Criterium. It’s … Continue reading
patience
One of my downfalls as a bike racer is that I’ve never had a whole lot of patience. I’ll sit on the front of a race for 218937918 miles and chase down every.single.move no matter how unlikely it is to … Continue reading
giving it a go
I’ve spent the last 3 years really kind of dicking around with cycling. I’ve walked away with the occasional win at a local race and more mediocre finishes than I’d care to remember. Last July, after an embarrassing performance at … Continue reading