Posted in Climbing, Commuting, Racing, Training, Weight Loss, Weight Training, Winter on Sep 25th, 2008
In March, I wrote about my goals for 2008. I have shown some definite improvements, and have failed miserably in an area that is most important to me. The point of today’s post is to review those goals, assess my strengths and weaknesses, and make a new plan for the fall and winter.
Podium [...]
Posted in Climbing, Commuting, Cyclocross, Equipment, Fall, Kona, Michigan Tech Trails on Sep 9th, 2008
I set out for my very first fall commute with my cross tires. I wasn’t quite sure how long it would take me to get to class and it didn’t help that I was running late, anyway. It’s funny how a chronically late person can continue to run late even though he or [...]
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 Climbing, Mountain Biking, Racing on Jun 23rd, 2008
Sunday marked a rather unmemorable event for me. It was the last day of Superior Bike Fest and the mountain event, my best event, was the order of the day. After Saturday’s road event, it was no surprise that I was less than eager to begin this race.
My legs were stiff, although soreness [...]
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, 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 Beer, Climbing, Copper Harbor, Mountain Biking on May 23rd, 2008
Some people have wet dreams. People in the Keweenaw have Copper Harbor dreams. Tonight, for many mountain bikers, the Copper Harbor dream was realized.
Over 15 riders met at the Mariner to begin an 11 mile ride (felt like a lot more) through the Copper Harbor wilderness. Rock ‘n Roll, Dancing Bear, [...]
