We were all expecting a mudfest as it started raining rather unrelentingly last night, but DAMN. I had no idea. I got there pretty early so I could get in a preride at 10:45am (my race at 1pm). There was a huge Portland Velo turn out, which was awesome. We got to set up our [...][...]
Archive for September, 2007
September 30th, 2007 - 4:04 pm § in Cyclocross, Race Reports
Race Report – Battle at Barlow, or MUDFEST
September 27th, 2007 - 12:21 pm § in MTB
MTB: What not to do
This is the time of year when the sun disappears sooner and sooner, and bikers get caught without lights. I got to Salztman Road in Forest Park around 6pm, expecting an hour and a half ride. 2 1/2 hours I made it back to the car: I have never been happier to see the Subby [...][...]
September 26th, 2007 - 8:41 am § in Racing
Wanna Race?
Women For Bikes* is putting on an informal discussion/presentation for prospective new bike racers (all disciplines, all ages) tomorrow — THURS — evening, downtown Portland. Please pass this on to any female friend, wife, girlfriend, sister, daughter, mother (it’s never too late to[...]
September 25th, 2007 - 8:11 pm § in Uncategorized
Meet the Team: Sorella Forte
[ September 30, 2007; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Have you wanted to start bike racing? Are you already racing and interested in joining a local team? Do you want to find a new team whose goals are a better match for yours? This is your chance to meet members of many Portland-based teams that are looki[...]
Interview with Team Rubicon Founder
From Racing with K-Man: K-Man: Since you’re one of the most experienced women around, what do you think we can do to increase the participation of women in the sport? Norrene: Depends on what level of participation you are looking to increase. If you’re looking to increase the 3-5 levels, then I[...]
September 23rd, 2007 - 6:37 pm § in Uncategorized
Kruger’s Crossing CX
[ November 25, 2007; ] Mark your calendar for the second edition of the Kruger's Crossing Cyclocross Classic, which will take place on Sunday November 25. Expect an updated race flyer to be posted by end of September. More Info. [...]
September 23rd, 2007 - 6:28 pm § in Cyclocross, Race Reports
Race Report – Mt Hood CCX
It was a beautiful, although rather windy day in Hood River; we arrived very early, so I got a chance to ride the course a few times in between races. I was weirdly nervous for the race, I think I really thought I was just going to eat it on the gravel (surprisingly, I did [...][...]
September 21st, 2007 - 8:55 am § in Uncategorized
Looking Ahead
I found this through XTerra Planet… WHITE RIVER 4K/8K SNOWSHOE Qualifier for the U.S. Snowshoe Nationals White River 8K The White River 8K will begin at the White River West Sno Park. The course is an adventure through the White River Canyon. This is the oldest snowshoe event in the northwest.[...]
September 20th, 2007 - 1:22 pm § in Racing
Racing & aggressive driving
I notice that as I race more, and especially right after a race, I drive really aggressively (admittedly I usually do to some degree anyway). I’ll be weaving through traffic, cutting people off, speeding, and suddenly wake up–Oh yeah, I’m not racing right now, slow down!! On a side[...]
September 19th, 2007 - 1:00 pm § in Cyclocross
Cross Practice — a few wake-up calls
Went out to Forest Park last night for some cross practice; we rode down the main drag, and we shouldered and ran our bikes up firelanes 3, 2, and1 (not all the way, I ran out of breath after the first turn of each one). I’m glad I practiced doing a few run-ups, I feel [...][...]
