Todd's Blog

ABOVE THE NOISE AND CONFUSION
FIVE OR SIX OF US WERE SUPPOSED TO MEET UP TODAY.  Instead, it was just me and Smiles, and he had to be back early.  The trail, which is quite rugged... ... was unusually deserted. We climbed for well over...
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WE KNOW WHAT IT IS, THEY THINK THEY DO
WHATEVER THE BIKE RACE, what we see is totally different from what a casual observer sees.  First, the TV cameras always make the inclines, jumps and corners... ... look way easier. Even if the casual observer gets beyond that, they...
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AWARDS FOR NEXT YEAR'S WORLDS
EARLIER THIS MONTH we held the unOFFICIAL Tuesday Morning World Championships.  As usual, we had the age group winners, and for the first time I announced a Most Improved Rider of the year... ... but, all week I have been lamenting...
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NOW YOU'VE DONE IT!
You signed up for the big race,or to go for an outrageous PR goal,or you’re attempting an insane challenge, just finishing would be amazing. I get it. It’s scary.It’s also the most exciting way to live… … and train. These quests...
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