I knew the forecast was for rain, but not that much rain. The week leading up to the race I had some decent and varied training with some long road rides, free ride trail skill sessions, a Catamount race and some time in the woods on the race bike. It had been hot- very hot [...]
This spring, like most, has been up and down. What started out as a late-breaking then very warm and dry season turned back into cool and rainy weather like we’d expect in April. Last week got off to a decent enough start with a couple light days on the bike before Wednesday’s Catamount training race. [...]
Friday I’m heading down to participate in one of Highland Mountain Bike Park’s Find Your Ride sessions- and I’m completely stoked about it. This session is part of an ongoing series I’ve dubbed my “gnarification” with the goal being increased trail skill and confidence. Endurance races aren’t usually super technical, but parts of them can [...]
While some racers are just hanging up their bikes after an extended American cyclocross season others, like me, are just starting to spool up their spring training campaigns. Indoor riding is a necessary evil, and no matter what kind of tools, tricks or games I try to incorporate into my workouts there’s an inexorable drudgery [...]
Missed Part 1 or Part 2? Well, read ‘em! Shopping for the lady rider in your life? Here’s what I run every time I’m headed out into Vermont’s outdoor playground. Yup, I’m a girl. Yes I ride, a lot. And yes I’m just as picky about my gear as I am about my jeans. So [...]
