Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Fall"
The Keweenaw Cup – Day One
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. THAT was followed by plenty of beer. Saturday commenced the festivities for the Keweenaw Cup – the two-day cyclocross event split … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cyclocross
Autumn Color – A Photo Essay
Michigan Technological University. Overlooking Michigan Technological University. Portage Lift Bridge, Houghton-Hancock. Michigan Tech campus and Houghton from a distance. Houghton County. Houghton County. Houghton County. Houghton County. *** Today’s Menu I am going to resume recording my food intake on Monday. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Photo Essays
Cyclocross at Al Quaal – As If It Didn’t Hurt Enough
Waking up at 7:45 with a hangover and three hours of sleep isn’t exactly the prescribed plan for preparing for a cyclocross race, but I did it anyway. The team carpooled down to Ishpeming’s Al Quaal recreation area for the first race in the UP Cyclocross Series. Having a bottomless pit for a stomach and a sluggish body, I didn’t exactly have high expectations for my performance. I even backed that up … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cyclocross
Inspired By Cyclocross
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 she prepares in advance to make it all run smoothly. There is a learning curve, indeed. Yesterday, I swapped my road tires for my Maxxis Locust CX tires. First, let me state that these tires came with my Kona Jake the Snake and they are the only cross tire I’ve had the pleasure of using. Therefore, I am absolutely no authority on cross tires. My commute to school was a bit slower, which is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cycling
