I have been lucky enough to use the new Shimano Di2 (electric shifting) for the past month on my new Specialized Amira Women’s Bike. I had heard all the hype, but I didn’t really know what to expect until I finally got to use it.
The Di2 is amazing! The shifting is so smooth and fast. [...]

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Yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited to the Bicycle World Grand Opening Ladies night in Houston. There’s nothing I like more than a night with bikes, wine, and a fun group of ladies. I have to say that I travel a lot, and this was one of the best events that I have [...]

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OK, so maybe this is a topic that is a bit uncomfortable, but I’m going throw it out there anyway. If you are going to ride a bike, you are going to have an issue at some point from sitting on the seat. I know it sounds crazy and wrong, but you will get used [...]

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I am in charge of a training program here in San Diego for the Qualcomm Million Dollar Challenge. The ride is to support CAF which is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. I absolutely love this Foundation, and I am so excited to be a part of the organization this year.
The actual ride is from San Francisco [...]

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Every town has certain climbs or rides that all cyclists consider milestones. From my previous posts, you can tell that one of the main climbs in the San Diego area is Palomar Mountain. This is a milestone for cyclists who have been riding for awhile, because it is a long ride and a hard climb. [...]

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I lost my emails during the Tour of California so I apologize for the lack of response on anything sent to me then. For now, if they are important, please send (or resend) emails to turbotrnr@aol.com.

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Riding yourself is a great way to get comfortable on your bike and start to gain fitness. But, it can get a bit lonely. Group riding might look intimidating, but there are ways to ease yourself into the fun…

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Lately, I have had a lot of women asking me about learning to ride. It’s exciting to me that so many people are interested in getting involved in cycling. I’ve been doing it for so long that sometimes I forget about what it feels like to be just starting out. But, that being said, I [...]

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I often go out for rides just to enjoy the scenery and company, but sometimes when I’m alone I like to add some intensity to my ride. I have spent so many years training and racing, that now I like to go hard to burn off energy and keep myself sharp enough to keep up [...]

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