On a Lighter Note: Re-Cycling
I love the idea of making things that no longer serve their intended purpose into other things. Like using an old pair of man-gitch to clean and oil my chain. (Don’t judge me, you know you do it too). Check…
It’s Official
Oh dear. The ITT this week is officially cancelled due to a lack of a race official. This could be a recurring problem this year on the road side of things. A shallow pool of officials puts too much stress…
Mon Dieu!
My God I love the French. This nifty wine holder is hand-made in Montreal, where they know a little something about drinking wine and riding bikes. So chic, n’est ce pas? Available for the low-low price of $30 from Etsy here….
Better Words
Sometimes the best words to express how you feel about something are not your own. This is one of those times. Giro d’Italia Stage 3: Tragedy
Whitemouth Road Race
Among other things, bike racing is proving to be very nutritionally diverse. If Bruxelles supplied a large dose of Vitamin G (gravel), Whitemouth delivered an equally robust helping of Vitamin W (wind), plus slightly more than the recommended daily allowance…
Embracing Racing
Lots of races this weekend folks! Good luck, have fun, and remember to embrace victory or defeat with equal enthusiasm.
Not So Fast, Mr. Coppi
“Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill.” – Fausto Coppi In sports, and perhaps life in general, the young have the advantage of strength and stamina, while those more advanced in years have the advantage of experience and wisdom….
Rain Bike
Here is a picture of me and everyone else who was crazy enough to ride this morning. I sold the Giant rather than relegating it to the inglorious rank of rain bike. It is now property of a swell gal…
The Indignity
This guy’s soigneur is SO fired!! Snapped by photojournalist Dominic Favre at at the 65th Tour de Romandie UCI ProTour cycling race in Martigny, Switzerland. Thanks to Ian McCausland for sharing the laugh.
Kids of Mud
You may have noticed this blog is a little one-dimensional. I write about bikes and biking, and that’s about it. I don’t write about my work, my relationships, or my kids. This isn’t “Winnipeg Hockey Mom”, because I get to…