Category : Biking
Bicycle Dreams, A Documentary
December 1, 2011
When I heard that one cyclist rode from California to Lincoln, Nebraska without stopping (71 hours), I knew that the race had great potential for exploring the unknown. This guy finally stopped when he began to have hallucinations of UFOs and aliens trying to knock him off his bicycle. That illustrated the mental aspect. Read More ...
December 1, 2011
When I heard that one cyclist rode from California to Lincoln, Nebraska without stopping (71 hours), I knew that the race had great potential for exploring the unknown. This guy finally stopped when he began to have hallucinations of UFOs and aliens trying to knock him off his bicycle. That illustrated the mental aspect. Read More ...
Racing the Length of California
October 1, 2011
In fact, the former Race Across America (RAAM) record-holder (LA to NY in 8 days, 8 hours; since broken) is more committed than ever and, he claims, as fit and capable as ever to establish new records. Back in the U. S. Read More ...
October 1, 2011
In fact, the former Race Across America (RAAM) record-holder (LA to NY in 8 days, 8 hours; since broken) is more committed than ever and, he claims, as fit and capable as ever to establish new records. Back in the U. S. Read More ...
SVEN’S WORLD: Adventures of a Hairy-Legged Cyclist
October 1, 2011
I ride a lot sometimes, sporadically mostly. I like to climb, particularly when I’m done. I have prolifically hairy legs. Read More ...
October 1, 2011
I ride a lot sometimes, sporadically mostly. I like to climb, particularly when I’m done. I have prolifically hairy legs. Read More ...
My Other Car is a Cargo Bike
August 1, 2011
I’ve been guilty of bike envy myself. Yet these specialized bikes, in addition to rarely being cheap, are often the ones we have to carve out time to ride. And “finding more free time” might very well be the most frequent lament in the universe. Read More ...
August 1, 2011
I’ve been guilty of bike envy myself. Yet these specialized bikes, in addition to rarely being cheap, are often the ones we have to carve out time to ride. And “finding more free time” might very well be the most frequent lament in the universe. Read More ...
Tahoe Road Rides
June 1, 2011
But really that’s just egalitarian treatment for the pros. She’s been downright surly with nearly all Tahoe- region cyclists and visitors this spring. Mountain bikers are still waiting for the dirt to appear on many of their favorite trails. Read More ...
June 1, 2011
But really that’s just egalitarian treatment for the pros. She’s been downright surly with nearly all Tahoe- region cyclists and visitors this spring. Mountain bikers are still waiting for the dirt to appear on many of their favorite trails. Read More ...
The Stars of XTERRA Head to Santa Cruz
April 29, 2011
It’s NorCal’s best chance to meet, greet, mingle, learn, and race right alongside some of the coolest characters in the endurance world. Long-time event sponsor Paul Mitchell will host a free XTERRA University session on Saturday, May 14, along with some fun and scenic 5k/10k and 20k trail runs for those up for experiencing the off-road racing scene themselves. Then, on Sunday the main event kicks off at Cowell’s Beach right next to the pier as pros battle for $10,500 in prize money and amateurs race for qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship. Read More ...
April 29, 2011
It’s NorCal’s best chance to meet, greet, mingle, learn, and race right alongside some of the coolest characters in the endurance world. Long-time event sponsor Paul Mitchell will host a free XTERRA University session on Saturday, May 14, along with some fun and scenic 5k/10k and 20k trail runs for those up for experiencing the off-road racing scene themselves. Then, on Sunday the main event kicks off at Cowell’s Beach right next to the pier as pros battle for $10,500 in prize money and amateurs race for qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship. Read More ...
Pump ‘n’ Jump at Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival
April 8, 2011
All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to building a permanent bike park in Aptos. “We presented the first Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival last year with great success and saw how much of a need there was to continue this event and make it even bigger and better,” said event director Megan Zemny. “(We) dreamt up a festival of what we would like to go to and saw how big we could make this event. Read More ...
April 8, 2011
All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to building a permanent bike park in Aptos. “We presented the first Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival last year with great success and saw how much of a need there was to continue this event and make it even bigger and better,” said event director Megan Zemny. “(We) dreamt up a festival of what we would like to go to and saw how big we could make this event. Read More ...
Mining for Inner Strength
April 1, 2011
Grinding over one of America’s tallest mountain ranges – yes. Suffering a mother lode of curses inside my helmet-shackled brain – like a drunken prospector, yes. I am bone-tired and glum. Read More ...
April 1, 2011
Grinding over one of America’s tallest mountain ranges – yes. Suffering a mother lode of curses inside my helmet-shackled brain – like a drunken prospector, yes. I am bone-tired and glum. Read More ...
Amgen Tour of California: A High and Mighty Course
April 1, 2011
Indeed, like a brash, upstart American racer, the Tour of California has grown into the international showcase for California and pro cycling that race promoters always thought it could be. It’s now established itself on the cycling calendar in May near the head of the peloton of elite races even amid the Euro classics. In fact, the eight-day race is the only American race listed on the international professional cycling calendar and takes place right in the middle of Giro d’Italia (May 7-29). Read More ...
April 1, 2011
Indeed, like a brash, upstart American racer, the Tour of California has grown into the international showcase for California and pro cycling that race promoters always thought it could be. It’s now established itself on the cycling calendar in May near the head of the peloton of elite races even amid the Euro classics. In fact, the eight-day race is the only American race listed on the international professional cycling calendar and takes place right in the middle of Giro d’Italia (May 7-29). Read More ...
Spinning to Paradise and Back
February 1, 2011
A hundred miles on a bicycle is certainly a physically challenging day. And just about every weekend in the spring, summer or fall you can find a unique century somewhere in California. Last year, I decided to embark on one of the most popular, the Chico Wildflower. Read More ...
February 1, 2011
A hundred miles on a bicycle is certainly a physically challenging day. And just about every weekend in the spring, summer or fall you can find a unique century somewhere in California. Last year, I decided to embark on one of the most popular, the Chico Wildflower. Read More ...
