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I’m BACK! Yes I am DEFINITELY Back!

After a few years of unplanned world stoppage I am back with more cheers and happiness and joy and I even brought along a few friends known as #TheDirtyMouseketeers! Look for more info on our fun, dirty team at @thedirtymouseketeers on Instagram. Now to continue the story – and the journey! In 2021 racing startedContinue reading “I’m BACK! Yes I am DEFINITELY Back!”

Bike Parts – Tires

So now that nutrition and wheels have been discussed, now it is time for the final HUGE piece of the puzzle – tires. And just like with nutrition – there are a lot of companies with a lot of products to filter through. Hopefully my 3 Belgian Waffle Ride race experiences as well as 3Continue reading “Bike Parts – Tires”

Bike Parts – Wheels

Last post was about nutrition and what it takes for me to get through my training days as well as Belgian Waffle Ride. Now we are going to move on to the fun stuff which is the actual machine that will get me to the finish of every Power Gauntlet race I have planned forContinue reading “Bike Parts – Wheels”

Nutrition for / while cycling

Let me start this off by saying I am in no way a nutrition expert and this is just what works for me and every person is different so it may not work for you. But this is what I do and maybe it will help you. One topic that is brought up a lotContinue reading “Nutrition for / while cycling”

Is it worth it to have a coach?

The quick and easy answer is YES. But read on! So I started riding a MTB in 1992 when I was in Cincinnati, Ohio and purchased my 1st bike – 1992 Bridgestone MB-3. No suspension, touring tires, cantilever brakes – how did we do it back then? I remember riding singletrack trails with my friendContinue reading “Is it worth it to have a coach?”

2020 Giant Revolt Advanced

Well. My 1st official gravel race of 2020 was last week and I must say it was the most difficult miles I have ever ridden on a bike. Thankfully I had a great mechanic put together my dream gravel bike (this is only stage one as more upgrades will be added over the next fewContinue reading “2020 Giant Revolt Advanced”

#PowerGauntlet Challenge Race 1 – Rock Cobbler

Well. I chose the Soul Stone as the achievement for Rock Cobbler and I definitely made a good choice. I truly feel that I left my soul at mile 42 or after the hike-a-bike section so I guess that just means I will have to go back again next year and try and find it!Continue reading “#PowerGauntlet Challenge Race 1 – Rock Cobbler”

#PowerGauntlet Challenge

For 2020 I have decided to challenge my nerdy self in my own way by doing 6 well known, difficult races both on my MTB and my gravel bike. And because there are 6 races I decided to treat myself and get a Power Gauntlet where for every race I complete I will add aContinue reading “#PowerGauntlet Challenge”

#getdirtywithfriends

I love living in Southern California as it seems like every day of the week there is an organized ride or a weekly ride occurring somewhere. I live near La Costa Preserve and I know there are organized weekly rides every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for MTB riders – maybe the other days are coveredContinue reading “#getdirtywithfriends”

2019 Belgian Waffle Ride

As we are all deep in training and preparations for our 2020 races and events, here is a look back on the day that was Cinco De Mayonnaise aka 2019 Belgian Waffle Ride! Special thanks goes our to Michael and the amazing team at Monuments of Cycling and Belgian Waffle Ride as well as theContinue reading “2019 Belgian Waffle Ride”