Quabbin Race Report Cat 4 (Composite)
(CMJ) Everyone likes to know SOMETHING about a race they are about to do. Is it hilly? Flat? Hill finish? Bunch sprint? No one knew anything about this race…it was A-W-E-S-O-M-E. A friendly rider in Spooky Bike kit said the course was like Tour of the Hilltowns without East Hawley Road…he was spot on. It [...]
Read moreQuabbin Race Report – Cat 4
After talking with Matty D by his truck before the race, it was evident he was poised to ride aggressive, which got me a little jazzed because I have been waiting for a race where we might be able to make a break. I know I’m new to bike racing, but I figured due to [...]
Read moreTurtle Pond Circuit Race (CAT 5)
Brrrnn Brrrrn Brrrrrn, alarm goes off at 5:30AM. I get up and load all of my stuff into the trunk of my car. Put the bike on the trunk rack and head back inside to wake Sue up. She wanted to come watch me and the other Thresholders at the days races. Finally get on [...]
Read moreTurtle Pond Circuit Race (Cat 4)
Saturday morning, 5:50 am. Ken and Cory arrive to make the long slog up to Loudon, NH for the Turtle Pond Circuit Race. I have my bag packed with many options for dress and good calories for pre/post-race fueling. It’s amazingly nice to not have to drive and be able to just enjoy my coffee [...]
Read moreArt of the Leg Shave
We’ve all been there. Out with non-cyclist and you have this conversation: Curious George(CG): “Your GF/Wife/Partner/Mom tells me you race bikes” Me: Yep CG: (looks left, looks right, lowers their voice, makes sure no one is listening) Do you shave your legs? Me: *sigh*, Yes. CG: Is it for aerodynamics? Insert answer about how studies [...]
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