Posted in Copper Harbor, Cyclocross, Keweenaw, Marquette, Michigan Tech Trails, Racing, Red Jacket, Upper Peninsula on Oct 22nd, 2008
The following is an article I wrote for the Red Jacket Cycling Team web site.
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Tourist Park, Marquette, October 19, 2008
The UP Cyclocross Series regular season met its end this past weekend at Tourist Park in Marquette. Riders of all abilities lined up at the start for an anaerobic sprint that is as much a [...]
Posted in Copper Harbor, Cyclocross, Fall, Keweenaw, Mountain Biking, Racing, Red Jacket on Oct 13th, 2008
Image by Chris Schmidt.
My hope of being inspired became a realization this weekend. Friday, I was invited on a night ride in Copper Harbor and turned that down in favor of a mighty filling dinner that my friend, Amanda, and I made. We chased it with some Cabernet Sauvignon and mocha cheesecake. [...]
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 Keweenaw, Mountain Biking, Racing, Red Jacket on Jun 15th, 2008
Di racing her heart out.
It couldn’t have been any better! I had the pleasure of meeting new people, chatting with familiar friends and acquaintances, and putting forth a great effort on a course that was in great condition! Last year, the course was so dry; my face was black from the sand and [...]
Posted in Red Jacket on Jun 14th, 2008
Friday was the beginning of Houghton/Hancock’s Bridgefest celebration. One of the longest parades you’ll ever see is here. Lasting at least a couple hours, the parade traveled through Houghton, crossed the Portage Life Bridge, and ended on the far side of Hancock.
After a pre-race spaghetti dinner at the Temple Jacob in [...]
Posted in Finding Time, Lifestyle, Red Jacket on Jun 13th, 2008
I got quite a bit done, today, including a drivetrain clean and lube. I’ve been doing a lot of cleaning, some rearranging, and some unpacking from last year’s move. Lots needs to be done. Until last week, my screened-in porch was more of a storage area than anything. Now, it’s being [...]
Posted in Mountain Biking, Racing, Red Jacket on May 19th, 2008
The following is a write-up I did for the Red Jacket - BlueSky Health Racing Team web site.
The Red Jackets traveled to Cable, WI this weekend for the Cable Area Off-Road Classic. Two hundred thirty-nine riders, 216 men, attempted the 23-mile race and 120 riders attempted the 18-mile race. Although 14 racers did [...]
