Once again, the 43rd annual Bogus Basin Hill Climb attracted the largest and most competitive field in the region for a single day amateur cycling event. It is the measuring stick by which cyclists compare themselves. There are no awards or prizes other than bragging rights over your time. … Continue reading 2015 Bogus Basin Hill Climb→
Finishing last in a bicycle race is dreaded amongst the top contenders in the "Open Class". However, finishing last can actually be a victory for Age Group bicycle racers. … Continue reading When Last is Fast→
“Use it or lose it” has long been recognized tenet of physical fitness (including sexual fitness). More recently this has become recognized tenet of mental fitness, and not only for the elderly. It is more controversial, but some advocate this tenet for immune system fitness. … Continue reading Finding Reward Pushing the Limit→
Lorien finds her way back into competition and the top of the podium, and not even suspicions of "sneakiness" from the competition and complicity from the officials can ruin the taste of victory. … Continue reading 12 Hours of Disco; Almost got punked!→
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Tubeless tires done right have many benefits over tubed clinchers, but tubeless tires require numerous installation and maintenance premiums in comparison to (easy to use) tubed clinchers. Tubeless tires require skills and equipment that are not required for tubed clinchers, and one may need to rely on bike shop, initially at least. … Continue reading Tubeless Tire Considerations→
Group photos are a challenge, getting the lighting and exposure correct with everybody smiling is hard enough, but doing it a second time representing a new sponsor (after women putting on sponsor skirts and displaying the sponsor's banner) tests the attention span and ability to follow instructions of all involved. … Continue reading Team Photo at Red Cliffs→
The Coyote Classic has the reputation of being the most technically challenging course in the region available to amateurs of all levels, and the 2015 edition lived up to this reputation. These technical challenges combine to provide significant advantage to those who are able to negotiate them most efficiently … Continue reading 14th Annual Coyote Classic→
These little items were the subject of some discussion at Monday night’s skills clinic. I’ve become a believer in dropper posts after many years of skepticism: I just didn’t believe that the benefits were that great, especially given the cost. … Continue reading Dropper seatposts – function vs. weight vs. cost (value)→
