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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”

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”