Posted in Churning Rapids, Climbing, Mountain Biking on Jul 13th, 2008
It took some convincing, but I managed to get myself out on the trail for a great ride. I did almost all of the Churning Rapids trails (practically all) and rode home in less than two and a half hours.
I felt strong. Even though I am sore from yesterday’s weight training, I pushed [...]
Posted in Churning Rapids, Climbing, Maasto Hiihto, Mountain Biking, Racing, Red Jacket on Jun 17th, 2008
Di (left) enjoying her second place age group finish. Photo by Sean Evans and edited by Di.
I realize I rushed through my Keweenaw Chain Drive commentary. I didn’t really say anything except, “Here ya go!” . . . basically. One of my team mates started a thread for Chain Drive recaps and [...]
Posted in Churning Rapids, Copper Harbor, Michigan Tech Trails, Mountain Biking on Jun 10th, 2008
. . . that’s how long it took to ride all of the old Tech loops - fifteen miles. I had a blast!
I don’t ride Tech as much as I did last year. I moved a little further away and, with the cost of gas, I choose to drive only when necessary. [...]
Posted in Churning Rapids, Climbing, Maasto Hiihto, Mountain Biking, Racing, Trail Work, Training on Jun 4th, 2008
Pat and James after conquering a Maasto Hiihto hill I can’t climb.
My team mates James, Pat, and I embarked on a “32-mile” ride today. Our course wasn’t really 32 miles because we were doing the Keweenaw Chain Drive long course sans parade rollout.
The “long course” consists partly of all the trails in [...]
Posted in Churning Rapids, Mountain Biking on May 30th, 2008
Today’s ride took a rather different turn than I expected. I started out doing the two new [to me] trails near my house and followed the connecting trail to Churning Rapids. I had a great time as I flew down Great Oaks Trail and my climbing was showing improvements. I reached the [...]
