The 2007 BMX World Championships wrapped up in Victoria, British Columbia yesterday.
Shanaze Reade of Great Britain (nickname Speady Ready) won the gold medal in the Women’s Elite competition with a time of 39.025 secs over a very tough course. New Zealander Sarah Walker came in second place, just about one second off of Reads’ […]

In addition to having to pee for most of my ride the other day, I noticed that, after about 25 miles, the toes on my left foot were going numb. It was no fun and no matter how much I wiggled them around, I didn’t really get feeling back fully until after I was […]

I did a 31.5 mile ride on Sunday because Jessi said I could. My comfort zone is typically in around the 15 mile ride. It takes me about an hour and I can come home, take a shower, and get on with my day feeling good.
However, I’ve been trying to push myself a […]

A few days ago I opened up a pandora’s box and wrote about the role that fear plays among female riders. Today I’d like to explore the topic a little further.
Why are women more afraid than men? Are women born afraid or is it taught? Is this a case of nature or […]

A few months ago I wrote an article for Pedal magazine here in Canada about the role that fear plays among female cyclists.
There are women who have ridden their way to the very top of the sport of cycling. They have broken records, won medals, and done things on a bike that many men […]

I need to start this post off by saying that when I say “ghetto”, I am by no means trying to insult anyone. Thestory I’m about to tell you is not being told in order to offend someone who lives in or near an actual ghetto. I use the term ghetto very loosely. […]

Hi Folks! I hope you all had an enjoyable and safe 4th of July. In my hometown, there is an event called Rhythm & Booms that is not only the largest event in Wisconsin, but the largest fireworks display in the midwest. It actually takes place the weekend before the 4th of July […]

This year, the first ever Nissan Qashqai Urban Challenge brought together 15 of the world’s top urban freeriders to take on five European cities over five weekends to win 50,000 euros - the biggest prize money ever in this sport.
Five different events in five cities: North Shore in Newcastle, Dirt in Milan, Street in Madrid, […]

I love cycling and I love yoga. I’ve always believed that one helps me be better at the other and there’s an interesting article over at the Housten Chronicle about how yoga can help your body better prepare for, and recover from, a long ride.
Check it out.