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. […]
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.
I received a scary phone call this weekend. A friend of mine was out riding alone in the evening through a swampy area of the woods near his home when he was overcome by mosquitoes. He was bitten so many times that his body actually went into shock and he passed out resulting […]
About a week ago I was chatting with our fearless leader, Jessi, and I was complaining about how I wish I knew more about bike repair. I’m pretty clueless in that area and I’m always really nervous going out on long rides on my own into remote areas because I know that if something […]
At this time of year we’re eager to jump back on the bike after a long winter and spend as many hour as we can out on the road or trail. But, there are some things you need to remember to think about again now that we’re back in warm weather mode. One of […]
If you’re looking for cycling goodies to buy this spring for the new season take a good long look into getting yourself a heart rate monitor (HRM). Even the simplest HRM can help you maximize whatever training time you spend on the bike.
No matter what training program you’re following - and even if you’re […]
