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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It’s a cooler day today in San Diego and I’m getting ready to go on a ride with a few friends. I’ve been needing to go for a ride lately because I’ve been moving and traveling and it just seems like I have lost any semblance of a routine. My goal this week is to [...]

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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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When I was growing up I was obsessed with sports and I did it all. I loved being outside and riding bikes, horses, rock climbing, running, the beach etc. I was into outward bound and Edward Abbey. I never wore any makeup. I thought it wasn’t natural, and I was all about being natural.
Now I’m [...]

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I was talking to a friend of mine today who was driving home from Casper, Wyoming, which is one of the windiest places on earth. Bike riding can sometimes be miserable if you are in a nonstop headwind or crosswind. He called me to tell me that some semi trucks on the road had been [...]

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We have been building our mileage for a couple weeks now, and I know that I am starting to feel a bit tired. Everyone needs to pay close attention to the messages that your body is sending you. It’s important to get rest and to eat carefully. You are pushing your body hard, and you [...]

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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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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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