What a great day! The weather here is beautiful and there is not a single cloud in the sky. We woke early and had breakfast at the hotel, which was fine with the exception of the coffee. I guess I…

Everytime I travel I am reminded of how much I hate travelling. I was under the delusion for many years that I loved to travel. I was wrong. I am not good at waiting, and travelling requires a lot of…

As evidence of the fact that there is nothing going on in the cycling world in Winnipeg in February and March, I am writing this post about crotch soreness. I have been contemplating the need for something to aid this…

That’s 3 hours, 31 minutes and 48 seconds. This would be a decently long ride outside, but is a true test of one’s patience and sanity inside on a trainer. The first annual Are You for Riel 100 mile ride…

Yahoo! Another cycling event to punctuate the dreary indoor winter! Are You for Riel (yes, that’s the actual title of the event) takes place this Monday (Louis Riel Day in Manitoba) at the Wellness Institute. At precisely 8:30am a bunch…

Being “chicked” (noun) is the act of getting one’s ass kicked by a girl. Typically, the expression is used in the context of sports, and is especially humiliating when said chick is your girlfriend or wife. Now, despite some exceptions,…

Oh goodygoodygoodygoodygoody!!!! Christmas has come extra late this year for Cyclechick, but well worth the wait. The Manitoba Cycling Association has posted the 2010 race schedule: 15 criteriums, 3 time trials, 8 road races, 9 cyclecross… and a bike helmet…

My friend Chris Harrington pointed out a significant error in my last post. Lance Armstrong did not win the 2009 Tour de Bleeping France. Fellow Astana team mate and arch-nemesis Alberto Contador won. Lance came in third. Oops! Thanks Chris!!…

Last night I went to see a “grown up” movie for the first time in ages. Having two kids means the movies I see in theatres generally have talking animals of one sort or another and lots of fart jokes….

Today I participated in the Ice Donkey Adventure Race with two of the best people I know, Lisa and Dan. The race combines ice biking, snowshoeing, skiing and skating. The day started well despite my son waking up in the…