Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Mountain Biking"
Best of Moronacity—2011
The Best of 2011 was pretty easy to review, but not because of all of the wonderful content. It turned out to be a pretty uninspired year, so I didn’t post very much. Even so, I managed to find a few gems. This is a year-in-review for Moronacity Cycling. Three best of lists follow. Links will open in a new window. Best Photos of 2011 A link to the original post follows each picture. Glen and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lifestyle
Trouble at Addison Oaks—A Photo Essay
I thought I’d squeeze in a quickie photo essay covering two events at Addison Oaks this past year. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Photo Essays, Racing
My Legs are Toast
. . . and that’s how it should be. Yesterday’s group ride was brutal. I’m pretty sure you’ve been there: one day, you have a fantastic ride and you feel like you could have gone further; the next day, you begin your ride with confidence only to realize that your legs are in the process of organizing a strike. This is when hills suck. Yes, even I enjoy riding uphill. I know: Di saying, “I like riding uphill,” is about as rare as Di saying, “I agree with Nick.” It just doesn’t happen. Right after work, I drove to the Stoney Creek High School with the idea of suffering my first lap by myself. It would have been the usual routine: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Anxiety
Anxiety. It’s a little bastard. Why won’t I race, this year? Well, part of it is that my ego has been thrown hard down that pit of pure digression. That’s a nice and vague way to put it. I moved. I couldn’t mountain bike. I gained weight. I got slow. I am completely realistic about my “condition.” Things are definitely changing, but my confidence has not. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Racing
The Great Balancing Act
Until August 8, I did not have a job for two years. The MMBA does not count. Sure, it is a “full-time” job on occasion, but it is one that I can do at 2 a.m. if my heart so desires. Now, I work 8 to 5, ride afterward, and fail miserably at getting enough sleep. How do I fit it all in?Part of it is commute time. I had … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Ridiculously, Annoyingly Happy
That’s me: ridiculously, annoyingly happy. The whole world knows it. Well, everyone who is Facebook friends with me knows it. So, if we’re supposed to have a thunderstorm during the 9:00 hour, and I seriously need to go kick my butt out at Stony. When would it be safe to hit up the trail? That was me on August 21 desperately looking to feed my crack habit. I rode with Steve Vigneau, that evening. Steve ended up breaking a spoke and had to bail, early. I rode a little longer and noticed a slowly-developing flat when I was approaching my truck. After my ride: Good ride. I did it at my own slow pace and really enjoyed the roller coaster : -) 11.8 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
The Stony Creek Challenge—Yes, It’s Personal
I resigned myself to the fact that I was going to have to approach my comeback training as though I were a beginner. I couldn’t use mileage or speed as an indicator of my fitness—not yet. Instead, I would gradually work my way up from 45- or 50-minute rides to two hours. Yesterday was my first two-hour singletrack ride. Attempting two hours probably was not the best idea. It is quite a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Back in the Saddle, Again
The last two weeks have certainly been worth documenting, but I didn’t really have time to do that. I moved to Metro Detroit on August 6, but promptly journeyed to Sault Ste. Marie for a conference. It didn’t take long for me to start riding after my return, largely because of Steve Vigneau, who fixed the wheel on my Jamis and gave me the lowdown on my fork, which I could still ride … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Hopkins Lake Requires a Rear Brake
This morning, I had an appointment to fill out some paperwork that is related to my changing employment status. Even though I was sleep-deprived—still am—I threw my Trek Fuel EX7 into the Pathfinder, packed my cycling gear, and headed out. After my appointment, I drove to the Hopkins Lake trails in Owosso. The last time I was at Hopkins Lake, I met up with “Owosso Bob” to help him out with some trail … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking, Popular
After All, Holdridge Is on the Way Home
Yesterday was hectic. I drove home from Fife Lake, unpacked, bathed, dressed for a job interview, filled up a water bottle and CamelBak, packed clean(ish) cycling clothes, made a meal for on-the-go, drove to the interview, completed the interview, and then hit up Holdridge Lakes on the way home. Yes, in my sick, twisted mind, Holdridge Lakes just happened to be “on the way home,” yesterday. Never mind the fact that home is directly down West I-69 from Flint. That part doesn’t matter. Let me be very clear about this: south to Holly is on the way home. So, I just happened to stop by Holdridge Lakes on the way home. On the drive there, I filled up with a peanut butter and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
