Anyone who’s serious about cycling knows how addictive the sport can be. We’re always searching for longer, harder and more challenging rides. And then there’s triathlon, a new sort of challenge. It’s a natural transition really, but new to us. Why not thrown in some swimming and running, right? Triathlon training has proved to be extremely challenging. Jessica and…
Saturday was supposed to be a nice day and I was excited to get a ride in. The temperatures have been dropping and daylight has been decreasing. It was a chilly morning, and there was a fair amount of cloud cover. We didn’t start the ride until about noon, but I dressed warm just in case….
After a summer dedicated to cycling, I’m recently getting back into jogging. I have to say I’m not exactly enjoying it. Before the summer I was running at least once a week maybe more. I gave it up to focus on the many cycling events that I participated in. But with the weather changing and the urge…
The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping. Fall has arrived and it’s changed the way I ride. I know a lot of people enjoy the change of seasons, especially in Colorado, but I don’t look forward to it. There is less opportunity to get out on the bike. Fall cycling can be…
As the outdoor cycling season come to an end here in Colorado, I’ve decided to set some goals for the next year. Looking back at 2014 I realize that I’ve already achieved so much more than I ever imagined. It’s been an incredible year of cycling, one that I will never forget. Before I get into…
Cycling 200 miles on a flat tire might sound crazy, but that’s exactly what I did while riding in Pedal the Plains. Why you ask? Well because I was lazy, and that’s the truth. Changing out a tube is a lot of work, and when a pump is always handy on an organized ride, why bother….
I think we can all agree that today’s wind blew, it was a real head wind. It started off as a beautiful morning. We also started 45 minutes later than we wanted. I have quite a number of bug bites that have been driving me nuts. I’m sure the other campers sherpa and non can…
I wasn’t expecting what happened today. I didn’t really know what to expect, actually. I could only use my suitcase to pack my sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and the few clothes I had. I told Jared I felt weird carrying a huge suitcase. I figured someone would think I was high maintenance. Jared told me…
This past weekend I participated in an all-women’s century ride and here are some essentials for an enjoyable ride: 1. Padded shorts and chamois cream Before I became really serious about cycling, I wore regular gym clothes on my bike rides. As the miles grew longer, the chafing grew stronger. My friend suggested — no,…
There is no shortage of places to cycle in Colorado. Many mountain towns invite cyclists from all over the world. Steamboat Spring is one of these destinations. Jared and Jessica recently took a trip to Steamboat Springs to challenge themselves by climbing Rabbit Ears Pass. Disaster struck atop the pass and this video documents the…