This weekend is the annual Verge Cycle-Smart Cyclocross race in Northampton. The race is at Look Park and is going on all day. BikeReg has the schedule of events. Look Park will likely charge for parking so be prepared to bring a few extra dollars to cover yourself. I’m attending strictly as a spectator both [...]
Entries from October 2008
October 26, 2008
2 hours = 1 MPH
You know that expression “That drink went right to my head…” Well those two hours went right to my legs.
I got 8 hours of sleep last night. This might not seem remarkable to most people, as this is the recommended allowance of sleep for human beings. But 8 hours is very unusual for me. I [...]
October 23, 2008
55–Degrees, Not Miles
I made it out for a beautiful ride today. It’s clear and cold and the wind has a bite to it. I’m finding it harder to enjoy how beautiful it is outside as my body painfully adjusts to the change in seasons. It wasn’t that long ago we were all 30 degrees warmer.
After about 30 [...]
October 22, 2008
May I see some ID?
I was getting ready for my ride this morning when I realized I could not find the case I carry my ID, house key, and “if an attempt has been made to turn me into road kill, call this person” card. The case looks like this, and it fits nicely in a jersey pocket or [...]
October 21, 2008
On track for 2000
After ride number two today, I am just shy (94 miles) of my 2008 mileage goal of 2000. In order to make sure I will be able to continue to ride outside, I purchased the Topeak Drybag panniers today. Now, no matter what New England dishes out for weather, I will be ready. I also [...]
October 21, 2008
Ride #1: The Break-up
Crash!
Boom!
Bang!
The love affair with Joby is over. This was my third gorillapod, and it was allegedly their new, beefier model. This one lasted one month and nine days. My first one lasted nine months and the second gorillapod not even one. The difference this time, as you can see in the photos, [...]
October 17, 2008
Gloucester Gran Prix Cyclocross 2008, Photos #2
Women’s Elite Leaders photo top, Cyclocross National Champion Tim Johnson photo bottom.
Spectator Heaven, complete with free entertainment.
More Men’s Elite Racers.
-Karen
October 16, 2008
Splash!
The women of scag actually had the same day off, but could not work out something so we could ride together. Karen wanted to get some mileage in, and I wanted to mountain bike. I also wanted to go somewhere new. Today was one of those days a chaperon would have been a good thing. [...]
