Working Man’s Stage Race
If you are reading this, there is one thing you need to know about this race: IT IS AWESOME, AND YOU REALLY SHOULD TAKE TIME OFF WORK NEXT JULY TO DO IT! Seriously though, this is the third year in a row I have done this race (once as a 5, twice as a 4) [...]
Read moreAttleboro Crit Cat3/4
Attleboro is home to one of the most unique, technical and fun crits in New England. The course features a short power climb right after the start finish, two tight corners, one open corner and a deceptively tight elbow moving right into the finishing straight. I rolled up (almost) ready to race with Gert and [...]
Read moreFitchburg Race Report – Better late than never…
Jeff Bramhall and Matt Miller represented Threshold at Fitchburg Longsjo Stage Race this past weekend. They finished 8th and 10th overall and Miller came away winning the Points Jersey. Here are their recollections: Day 1: Circuit Race – 3 mile lap with a 90 degree right hand turn into a stair-step climb before the finish. [...]
Read moreFat Tire Classic
The race: Two 5 mile laps around a rolling course with a good mix of single and double track, a bit of sand, and two or three good hills. The track was moist, not wet and consisted of roots, sand, and pine needle covering. Classic NE trails. The heats went off by age category, young [...]
Read moreIt’s all about PERFORMANCE.
When I slam it it makes you look inert. Now I’m beatin up hills like my name is Eddy Merckx
Read more2009 Harpoon B2B (Brewery to Brewery) ride
At the risk of beating a word to death, this ride was EPIC. I know BikeSnobNYC pokes fun at it’s overuse but it really was epic for me. From the day before (at race packet pickup) until the bus ride home it was a great overall experience. Hard, long (148mi) and a ton of fun. [...]
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 [...]
Read moreWorkhorse Pieces
What’s a workhorse piece? This is an article of cycling clothing which you depend on day-in day-out. You’ve had them for years, washed them hundreds of times, subjected them to the worst conditions; and yet they continue to deliver without fail. Here are some of the pieces I depend on: Tights Pearl Izumi AmFib Bib [...]
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