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Just Pedal.
I’m groggy and it’s foggy… I just want to lay in bed. But, I get up. Get dressed. Grab a bottle. Throw my leg over, and coast down my street. A crow picks at a squashed rabbit. Just me, my thoughts… well, my brain bucket. Mr. Bluebird is busy… all the birds are. Sounds like..
He’s Not Perfect
He’s not perfect. When I was 9, we built a giant glider out of balsa wood. It was tedious, and messy. I got glue everywhere. After a few weekends, the glider was ready to launch. It seemed huge – probably a 3′ wing span. We hooked it to these giant rubber bands and pulled way back. I..
It’s Tri Time
Mike’s mom’s ’68 Mustang was loaded up with at least 5 teens every Friday night during the summer of ’78, San Clemente bound. The BMX bike and Schwinn Le Tour and unicycle tires all went flat. The surf was up, Just What I Needed: friends, waves and trouble. We’d ride skateboards down to Trestles. Boards..
It Pays To Learn
The best race car drivers are those who understand the mechanics of the car and suspension. They aren’t the best because they go and wrench on the cars after testing. They are the best because the give the best feedback to the chief mechanic, and he and his team deliver a winning product, so remember:..
The Market Ride
At some point, the Market Ride relocated from a very dumpy market to San Clemente Cyclery. At some point, The Market Ride moves from a 5pm start to a 530pm start (Tues and Thurs daylight savings only). At some point, you gotta do it. Where else can you race a speeding train on your left..
Persistence
The number 1 quality Google is looking for in new hires is persistence. Not genius. Not charisma. Not who you know, but will you stick to it? Are you disciplined enough to see it through? Got an awesome text this morning from my formerly, and terribly, out of shape friend. 5 years ago, at 300+ pounds..
It’s Still Possible
It’s still possible to get better, faster in bike-speak. You can improve, but you’re going to have to change. You might have improved in the past simply by going on vacation. You can get a PR next week, next ride. Take today: Young Kevin is hitting the wall hard, chasing down Jorge. Then, a new..
Where’s The Finish Line?
A real conversation, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Horatio A. calls up Todd to chat about his team kit order and as the convo concludes the unOFFICIAL TMWC comes up. He’s curious about how it’s different from every other TMWC. Is it faster? Well, yeah it’s totally nuts… but you’ll be fine...
As The Wheel Turns – Leg 10 Vision Relay
Every team on course is struggling. Dave Zabriski’s loaded team will win and finish 3 hours behind the course record. We battle ourselves as much as the elements, but even a super challenging day will offer something to keep you going. Mine comes at the top of Cedar Breaks and will end in Cedar City...
This Too Is Racing – Leg 6 Vision Relay
The KOM flags pound off the ground, flattened by driving wind under a massive moon. It’s sub-50 and I’m alone – our team of 4 blown to bits. My body shakes… how did I get here? – insert rewind sound here – The huge battery to power my massive beam for the harrowing decent (sprinkled..
Racing Is Racing – Leg 2 Vision Relay
Racing is racing. Yes, I signed on to “race” with my pals in the Non-Competitive division of the Vision Relay… but trust me, it’s competitive. We’ve already had to Nascar 4 flats. Now, we’ve got a bloody arm with a deeply scraped and bruised hand hanging off the end. This is racing. Things go wrong,..
