I rode up to Tabor to get in some cross practice…I can’t believe how hard this is for me. Riding around on single track is super easy, and I’m starting to get down the bunny hop, but the whole mount/dismount thing, and carrying that damned heavy bike, is getting me down. I practice[...]
Archive for August, 2007
August 30th, 2007 - 7:09 am § in Cycling
Interested in racing?
Sick of buying those ugly fake team jerseys? Want someone to keep you company on those day-long rides? OBRA’s putting on a series of “meet the team” events through September thru October. PV isn’t on there yet, but we may decide to do this as well. RIDES START NEXT WEEKEND! H[...]
August 27th, 2007 - 9:11 pm § in Cycling, Race Reports
Race Report – Final PIR
Tonight was ladies’ night at PIR, as well as the final race of the season (sniff). There were a TON of novice women there, which is great. Although actually kinda crappy because the newbies were very jittery and unable to hold a line. There were some close calls, but overall was a pretty good [...]
August 26th, 2007 - 9:38 pm § in Cycling, Deep Thoughts
Learning to be a bike Mechanic, one screw at a time
heh. Anyway, I’ve been learning to fix bikes since I acquired my cross bike. It’s been an interesting adventure. Things I’ve learned to do: - Switched out downtube shifters for bar end shifters. So that’s learning how to thread cable, tighten and adjust them. - Learned how th[...]
August 26th, 2007 - 9:22 pm § in Cyclocross, Workouts
Cyclocross training #1
This morning I woke up early again and went to 1 of 4 cyclocross training sessions through the Alameda Fitness Center. I was a bit nervous about the whole mount, dismount thing. Turns out I can do the dismount reasonably well, but as of yet cannot jump my ass onto the bike, even with the [...][...]
August 26th, 2007 - 8:25 pm § in Cycling, Ride Reports
Ride Report – Dairy Creek
Friday night – Twilight Crit On Friday night we went out to watch the Twilight Critirium, taking place in the North Park blocks in downtown Portland. Being as it was Friday night, I immediatly went straight to the beer garden and drank…a lot. It was a lot of fun! It’s amazing to wa[...]
Ride Report: the Wild Side of Forest Park
So once again it has been proven that the book I have out from the library SUCKS BIG TIME. Every time I use that book, either the directions are wrong, or there’s some hideously long hike-a-bike that somehow didn’t get written about. (Mountain Biking Portland by Scott Rapp) I hadn’[...]
August 23rd, 2007 - 7:35 am § in Uncategorized
Cyclocross Clinic with VeloShop’s Molly Cameron
[ September 7, 2007; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Event: Brentwood/Darlington Park Cyclocross Clinic Who: Cyclisme Cyclo crossers Chris Cross and Corn Dog Brotha will host Veloshop's Euro Cyclo Star Molly Cameron to headline this beginner cyclocross clinic. Date/Time: Friday - September 7th, 2007 - 6[...]
August 22nd, 2007 - 11:55 am § in Cycling, Deep Thoughts
Women’s Bike Racing: the Poplollies
Interesting interview with Kori Kunz from the Poplollies, a women’s racing team in Eugene, Ore., posted at K-man’s blog. Read More. “Kori: In terms of promoting women’s participation in bike racing, I think the best thing women can do is act as mentors. It’s generally much less[...]
August 21st, 2007 - 10:13 pm § in Uncategorized
Livestrong Challenge
[ September 30, 2007; ] Yes Team, it is confirmed. We have our own rest stop for the LIVESTRONG Challenge and we need your help! Our Goal is to have 50 Velo-ites making this the best rest stop on the route. This event benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Lance is confirmed to be here for the[...]
