There have been quite a few races this year I have called a “home race”, but this one may be the closest to my heart. I’ve never raced Cincy3 (now just… 2), but grew up only 60 miles away. The close proximity meant my parents could attend BOTH DAYS without even getting a hotel room. They have only seen me …
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A season in bike.
1st UCI race of the season, Nittany – Photo by Alison Mittelstadt Gloucester Providence Providence Taking turn after the flyover CSI Shedd Park- I chase Mo around a tree, note closeness. Shedd Park – I chase Mo into some trees, note closeness still. Shedd Park Supercross Cup – Photo by Anthony Benavides Getting low at Supercross Snow ride on Thanksgiving …
Ends with Friends
2014 is about to end, but for me I feel like my year won’t actually be over until after nationals. I will celebrate the year with some moderate level of excitement, but it will be overshadowed by my pre-race nerves. I get so unbelievably nervous before races. If you have read my blog before, or have been anywhere near me …
chop n drop, KY edition
My Focus bike, outstanding in its field. Phillipsburg, OH This weekend, the Derby City Cup cyclocross race in Louisville, Kentucky was on the race calendar. That is approximately a 19 hour drive from my home, but only a 3 hour drive from my parents’ in Dayton, OH. The most logical conclusion: fly to mommy and daddy’s, drive to race. Best …