Words for Alan
On Tuesday I received the terrible and shocking news that my dear friend Alan suddenly, inexplicably, passed away. Until now I have had no words, but now feel I would like share a few. Alan was young, and one of…
BeachCross: Behind the Tape
Like it or not, there are times when circumstances will prevent you from racing your bicycle. And during such times, as if by some cruel twist of fate, you may find yourself in very close proximity to a bicycle race….
Things not to do with an Expensive Road Bike
Mark and Terry both sent me this video today – perhaps to show me what I could do if only I had a $15,000 Pinarello Dogma. It’s making the rounds on the interwebs, but I thought it was still worth…
Ready, Set, Snow!
For those of you who bitched that last weekend was too hot, you’re in luck! This weekend’s race at St. Malo is going to have perfect cyclocross weather. Wet, cold, and shitty. In case you forgot how awesome it was…
A Glass Half Full
I don’t know who came up with the idea that a glass half full was a good thing. Personally I prefer my glass entirely full, depending of course on what it’s full of. As of late I can’t say my…
A Guide to Harmonious Coexistence
Mercy. When I sat down to write Glenn’s story, I certainly did not expect it to make the evening news. More importantly, when Glenn agreed to let me show a picture of his butt on my little blog, I’m pretty…
Fall Colours
There is nothing as peaceful and inspiring as a ride through the forest in the fall. Mother Nature surrounds us with the glorious splendour of autumn colours – a spectacular palette of golden yellow, warm reds and vibrant orange. The…
This is Glenn
I guess we’ve known each other for about ten years now. I don’t really know much about him, and he could certainly say the same of me. He’s pretty quiet and kind of reminds me of a young, slightly less…
DarkCross: The Greatest Show on Dirt
If you can measure the afterglow of a great night by the number of post-rumpus cigarettes, I think I’ve vicariously smoked the better part of a carton by now. I am rarely at a loss for words, but when it…
It’s Go Time
After months of planning everything is finally coming together. If set up day yesterday is any indication of the party that’s coming tonight, it’s going to be fucking off the rails. The course design and set up is a huge…