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CtC summary
So this was my first year doing this thing. I had not had the best of years.. actually I have kinda had a rough 3 years. after three miscarriages, two of them being in the second trimester, i got back...
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Dirty Dozen 2012
I am not a fan of climbing hills. I live in Pittsburgh, so I have to deal with them. But after doing what could be considered endurance rides this year, I decided to do the Dirty Dozen.. because I...
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2013 Crush The Commonwealth Summary
It was that time of year again for Crush the Commonwealth, 2013 edition. This year was definitely a LOT easier than last. I also think that I was in better shape this year than last, riding all winter...
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Crush the Commonwealth 2014: Now with 1000% more swearing (you've been warned)
Things were looking questionable on October 12, 2013, when I tore my right ACL while mountain biking. Conveniently, when it happened, I knew what it was and kept my weight off of it as to avoid...
View ArticleThis New Thing Called Cyclocross
Hi.For years people have suggested that I give cyclocross a try. "You would love it," they say. Well I am a randonneur. I like to ride at a comfortable, steady pace for hundreds of miles at a time,...
View ArticleABRA #3: Franklin Cross (aka Toilet Cross)
Toilet cross does not describe the course or the promoters or anything of that sort. It describes the fact that my whole week was shitty... and then it actually got shitty. I worked a lot the week...
View ArticleMarilla Cross: MUD MUD MUD!!!!
I felt fantastic this morning. I was super psyched to see that the course was technical and muddy. I only got one cold lap in because of traffic. That was ok. I dressed as a pirate and lined up. I...
View ArticleWhite Park Cross: Boy, was that warm shower after I got home really great.
Today was cold. It was colder than it has been since March. Perfect day for a race, right?Only half of the scurvy dogs were able to race today for various reasons. We headed down to WV and got there in...
View ArticleSouth Park cross: now with more ice.
So this was the last race of the series. I learned a lot in previous races. I wanted to learn more, so I catted up before this race (and I was above the points needed for a mandatory upgrade - I only...
View ArticleDirty Dozen 2014: now with a billion participants.
Seeing so many people on bikes makes me smile. Being in a big group on narrow streets makes me nervous. The day is long with that many people, but is such an epic ride.. You have to be aware of those...
View Article2014 year in review
What an eventful year. First I will talk a lot (probably too much) about cycling. Then maybe other things.I started out the year unsure of what I would be able to do long-term. I wasn't sure if my ACL...
View ArticleMy favorite kind of riding... For now.
I have had the pleasure of doing some interesting riding lately. While I do like ultra distance cycling, I fear that I may become completely sick of it at some point. Luckily, the cold temps don't...
View ArticleA post not about bikes! Well, mostly.
Just random thoughts happening tonight. Life feels boring right now. I am kinda stuck in the "I don't feel like doing anything with anyone" kind of rut. Sleep, eat, bike, work, bike, eat, sleep. I...
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2015 Crush the Commonwealth. Now with less pictures
I am sitting in my hotel room, unable to sleep for longer than 2 hours, so I figured that I should start writing my summary. I am convinced that the people in the room next to me have 100 children, all...
View ArticleThe 2018 Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen: Leaving Behind a Race I Loved Because of...
TL:DR: they paid men 6 deep and women only 3 deep, and the people in charge don't see why that is a problem. In addition, it furthers the patriarchal BS that continues to exist in some disciplines of...
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VMBA Ambassador blog entry: Sleepy Hollow
Do you like Star Wars? Do you like riding old school tech with some flow? Do you like beautiful views? Well, Sleepy Hollow is the place for you. Head on up to Ski Lodge Drive, just off of Sherman...
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