euphoria before total implosion


Race Report: Quad Cross 2010 Elites: WWRMMD? He’d Pull

Special Thanks to Pedal Power Photography for providing images (excepting Kyle’s sad face). Thanks.First off, I like this race. Its very local (Cary and I prerode the course the night before the race). It is a nice challenging course with lots of tight turns and some good power sections. There are even a few places that require a bit of finesse. Its essentially a grass crit punctuated with a


Am I the 2010 Elite Grim Reaper?

Please listen to THIS as you read the post.Everyone who races cross has their own personal Grim Reaper. This is the rider who you always beat by a healthy margin. They are usually a friend and/or rival. If you have a shitty race, for instance you go out too hard and implode, the Grim Reaper catches you and passes you, confirming your worst fears. The rotation of Grim Reapers change, as


Race Report: Wells Ave A Race–Cat 4’s Have Their Own Race, Why Are They Cluttering Up the A?

I am not currently fit. This post is not a series of excuses about why I failed to win any primes, get in a break or contest the final sprint. The reason that none of these things happened is due to my lack of fitness. Even with a lack of fitness, I have the requisite skills to effectively participate in an A race at Wells Avenue. No everyone can say this truthfully.Over the course of this


Race Report: Wells Ave A Race–Cat 4’s Have Their Own Race, Why Are They Cluttering Up the A?

I am not currently fit. This post is not a series of excuses about why I failed to win any primes, get in a break or contest the final sprint. The reason that none of these things happened is due to my lack of fitness. Even with a lack of fitness, I have the requisite skills to effectively participate in an A race at Wells Avenue. No everyone can say this truthfully.Over the course of this