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Windham Race the World
I’ve probably have put in more laps at Windham Mountain than any other place that I have ever mountain biked. I’ve been riding and racing there since 2008 when they held the old NMBS East Coast National. That race made … Continue reading
7 Ways to Trick Yourself Full
Breakfast was two Krispy Kreme strawberry-filled doughnuts. I needed something quick, so I downed the pastries in my car on the way to work. Feeling full and high on sugar, I tackled my inbox with gusto. But by 10 a.m., … Continue reading
A Drunk Letter to USAC – Drunkcyclist.com
Dearest USA Cycling, You’ve released a clarification of the “rules” for us mountain bikers to abide by and only one thing comes to mind; it’s a quote by Henry David Thoreau, “Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind … Continue reading
Jimmy V: “Never Give Up”
How do I brew the perfect cup of coffee?
I know that this isn’t really cycling related, but brewing a great cup of coffee just might be as important as good bike maintenance. To make the perfect cup of coffee requires more than just great beans, it is a … Continue reading
So I gave in to the Facebook Timeline
Well, I finally broke down and updated my Facebook profile to the new “Timeline” format. While I’m not a big fan of this format, I do like the header set-up on the page. And, as I play around with it, it … Continue reading
Riding a Bike While Under the Influence
States and courts are split on the subject of drunk biking. Some people automatically doubt the amount of harm a bicyclist can cause to others, considering the nature of a bicycle. However, some states and their laws acknowledge that, even … Continue reading
2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar
2012 USA Cycling National Championship Calendar *All dates and locations subject to change Jan. 4-8: Cyclo-cross National Championships – Madison, Wisc. April 1: BMX National Championships – Chula Vista, Calif. May 4-6: Collegiate Road National Championships – Ogden, Utah May … Continue reading
Planned Race Schedule
My planned race schedule for 2012 is complete. Specific date have not been confirmed for all of the races, so I’m not sure if there will be any date conflicts. I’m planning to race a few road time trial and … Continue reading