Category Archives: cycling

wayback wednesday: racing the bike in the 1980s

I love Sarah’s new idea for Wednesday posts: going back through the mists to time to find old photos and the memories associated with them. And naturally, this post features me and a bike. But not a road bike (I didn’t own a proper road bike until 2002). Nope, these were the days when I

cycling log: 17 july 2010 (giro di coppi)

Activity: road cycling Location: Barnesville, MD Distance: 38.75 miles (rolling hills) Duration: 1:54 Weather: very hot and sticky, 95-105°F Climbing: 2,025′ Avg HR: 158 (max 188) Type: aerobic As my token tip ‘o’ the hat to bike racing in 2010, I returned to the Giro di Coppi, a race I last competed in back in

cycling log: 26 june 2010 (diabolical double)

Activity: road cycling Location: McHenry, MD (Wisp Mountain Resort) Distance: 125.88 miles (many steep and technical climbs and descents) Duration: 9:21 (11:23 with stoppage time) Weather: cool start, warm-to-hot from there, 59-92 degrees Climbing: 15,500′ Avg HR: 158 (max 189) Type: aerobic This ride proves that there is always something more difficult to do on

getting diabolical (and other thoughts)

Must be the heart of cycling season, because the insanity is stepping up a notch. This weekend I’m taking on the “Diabolical Double” at the Garrett County Gran Fondo. It’s a tough course: 125 miles with almost 16,000 feet of climbing, most of it in short burts of 12-16% grade. It’s insane, and should be

cycling log: 30 may 2010 (mountains of misery)

Activity: road cycling Location: Newport, VA Distance: 102.7 (rolling with two long, steep climbs) Duration: 6:21 (6:43 with stoppage time) Weather: warm and humid, foggy/misty in the morning, 70-86 degrees Climbing: 10,000′ Avg HR: 149 (max 187) Type: aerobic It’s been a while since I’ve written up a ride, so I figure writing this epic

zion’s land

Back in Utah this week, partly for a visit to my mom, partly for a reunion-cum-retirement-party for my ski coach and mentor, Olle Larsson. This weekend will be the fun time – skiing, hanging out with old friends, getting to spend some time in Park City – but right now it’s the tug-of-war that is

cycling log: 18 january 2010

Activity: road cycling Location: Dupont Circle > Glen Echo, MD > Seneca, MD > Dupont Circle Distance: 49.3 mi. (flat to rolling) Duration: 2:54 Weather: sunny and mild, northwest wind, 45-50 degrees Climbing: 3,500′ Avg HR: 149 (max 187) Type: aerobic Given Monday’s holiday and the lovely, bluebird weather, it seemed like a great opportunity

cycling log: 16 january 2010

Activity: road cycling Location: The Plains, VA > Marshall > Upperville > Airmont > The Plains Distance: 64.5 mi. (rolling) Duration: 3:28 Weather: partly cloudy and mild, 44-50 degrees Climbing: 4,000′ Avg HR: 152 (max 186) Type: aerobic The PPTC “Mild-Mannered Meander” ride was one of those rides that was lengthened out of practical necessity.

cycling log: 10 january 2010

Activity: road cycling Location: Bowie, MD > Deale, MD > Bowie Distance: 38.4 mi. (flat to rolling) Duration: 2:14 Weather: sunny and cold, northwest wind, 24-29 degrees Climbing: 2,200′ Avg HR: 150 (max 180) Type: aerobic I’ve been taking time off the bike a lot in the past 6 weeks. A lot of it was

quick tuesday levity: bike safety & muppets

Enjoy these two! First, a quick film about bicycle safety in the modern era: (Hat tip to Bike Snob NYC for this gem!) And next, a classic song in a new video from Muppet Studios: (Hat tip to @paulandstorm for Muppet goodness.)