Registration opened today for LIVESTRONG 2010. I regret deeply that I skipped last year, and won’t make that mistake in 2010. If you’ve never participated in this event, I can only tell you that I have never been so moved emotionally and physically challenged in my entire life. I will be signing up for the 70 [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Cycling’
November 9, 2009
Photos, Video Northampton Cycle Smart International Cyclocross Race 2009, Day 2
I made it to Sunday’s race in Northampton and enjoyed a day of near 70 degrees, sunshine and great racing. All photos posted are of the Elite Women’s and Elite Men’s races on day 2.
The crowd was good and the talk was that the course changes made this day’s race a much faster one than Saturday. [...]
October 29, 2009
Cross Races in Northampton 2009
November 7th and 8th are the dates for this years Cycle-Smart International Cyclocross race. Held at Look Park in Northampton, Massachusetts– I’ve been going to this race for about 5 years now. Last year they opened a beer garden, and I’m hoping they repeat that very appreciated service this year. I wrangled a day off [...]
October 18, 2009
Transitioning
Today I did something sad, but necessary: I set up the trainer in the basement and rode my bike inside. It’s only mid October and we’ve already had our first snowfall. Insignificant in accumulation, but a huge psychological blow. Winter is coming early, and it rarely leaves as early as it comes.
I haven’t been in [...]
October 4, 2009
Race Report: Mud, Sweat & Gears Duathlon, Ashland, MA
My fondest Sunday mornings are spent sleeping in, waking late with a cozy cup of coffee and an english muffin, and watching HGTV under a warm blanket. But this Sunday morning was the Mud, Sweat & Gears Duathlon in Ashland, Massachusetts.
I have been eying this race for about a decade. That’s how long it’s been [...]
October 3, 2009
Pre-Race Jitters
Finish Line
Originally uploaded by sipclip&go
This weekend, I am not attending the Gloucester Gran Prix Cyclocross race. I am bummed. Tim Johnson will be racing in terrible conditions (conditions in which he excels) and I’m going to miss it.
I suppose I could have gone, but a 4-year-old in the pouring rain is an unhappy companion. My [...]
September 21, 2009
Recon Planned–Ashland, MA
Tomorrow I’m heading to Ashland, MA to check out the course for the Mud, Sweat and Gears Duathlon. I’m doing this for a few reasons.
1.) I’m prone to anxiety–and knowing where a place is and how to get there makes me less anxious.
2.) I want to see what I’m up against. I don’t think it will [...]
September 16, 2009
Flirting With Athena
Athena Statue
Originally uploaded by sipclip&go
Sorry boys, it’s not that kind of post.
What I’m talking about is chosing a category when I registered for the Mud Sweat & Gears Duathlon. Signing up is a fairly simple process. But you must categorize yourself so they can place you with “like” competitors. This isn’t a hardcore race–it’s managed [...]
September 13, 2009
Defining My Racing Strategy
Mt Toby Trails
Originally uploaded by sipclip&go
Last Monday Gail & I made it out for a planned brick: a short trail run followed immediately by mountain biking. We’re prepping for the Mud Sweat and Gears Duathlon in Ashland, MA on October 4th. This is my first attempt at multisport, and my first race since in about 8 [...]
August 27, 2009
The Quabbin Fire Roads
The Quabbin is a favorite place of mine: I’ve blogged about it before. When road riding, I ride to it. I’ve hiked it. I’ve snowshoed it. I’ve fished it. I’ve boated it. And now I’ve mountain biked it.
The Quabbin is a huge place. From the “Friends of the Quabbin” site: The reservoir is 18 miles [...]
