Monthly Archives: September 2015
Cyclocross: because riding a road bike on dirt is surprisingly fun
I have a new sport and, coincidentally, a new bike. Last week I tried Cyclocross (CX) for the first time. For those unfamiliar with this particular strain of cycling, it’s basically riding road bikes off-road, powering through a “loop” as … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Cyclocross
Tagged Cross Club, CX, cycling, cyclocross, new experience, new sport
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A little adrenaline to start your day
This guy rides down a 60 metre dam in Slovenia. It’s a level of crazy I never plan to reach, but it’s pretty fun to watch.
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Note to self: Not everyone enjoys technical climbing
As I’ve progressed as a mountain biker, sometimes I forget that not everyone enjoys the challenge of grinding their way up rooty, rocky single track. It was brought pointedly to my attention this weekend when my boyfriend expressed mild discontent … Continue reading
Posted in Skills Training
Tagged challenge, climbing, cycling, fitness, mountain biking, skills
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I'm gonna train this time 