Game Changers
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s what the teachers told me back in grade school to promote optimism. But when you think about Continue reading Game Changers
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This is where it all started
Caveman posted this video two years ago as he prepared for the Strava Offensive. Watching it now, it couldn’t be more relevant. [vimeo]https://vimeo.com/17394422[/vimeo] And they say we Continue reading This is where it all started
STRAVA: System That Records All Vain Activity
There’s been some heat lately between us here at DC and the dudes over at STRAVA. It’s all good fun at the end of the Continue reading STRAVA: System That Records All Vain Activity
5 Reasons Why You Should Skip Work Today and Ride
I am a huge advocate of the four day work week. Put in four strong days, take three to have fun. If I’m ever a Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Skip Work Today and Ride
Martyn Ashton – Road Bike Party Outtakes
By now, the whole world has seen Martyn Ashton’s Bike Party, the outtakes are pretty cool too. Seems like a pretty laid back cat and he Continue reading Martyn Ashton – Road Bike Party Outtakes
A riveting tale of tragedy, contemplation, and the acceptance of loss.
A friend, a good ol’ chap here in Madison, goes by Samwhich, eloquently shares his account of what transpired just moments before one of his Continue reading A riveting tale of tragedy, contemplation, and the acceptance of loss.
Psychlo-Cross Cometh
Kona loves cyclo-cross. So do we. I made a cameo at last year’s cyclo-cross national championship bicycle riding competition, or See Ex Nats as the cool kids say. Continue reading Psychlo-Cross Cometh
YOU ARE AN ALUMINUMAN!
This past weekend, Madison morphed from the laid back and predominantly liberal community it is, to the hyper-competitive and dorked-to-the-max machine that is Ironman. While the Continue reading YOU ARE AN ALUMINUMAN!
Biker Down – Mike “Boozer” Brown
It’s always awful to see these things happen. But during tragic events like this, it brings out the best of the cycling community. Let’s rally Continue reading Biker Down – Mike “Boozer” Brown
10 reasons why fitting into lycra doesn’t matter
Update at bottom of post NOTE: What you’re about to read you’ve most likely read some iteration of in the past, or witnessed these things Continue reading 10 reasons why fitting into lycra doesn’t matter
Does my fat-bike give me beard?
Sitting here at my desk on this crisp Friday morning feeling less than adequate with my new look, and in deep thought I ponder the Continue reading Does my fat-bike give me beard?
Tour of the White Mountains Countdown
When I rid this ride in 2010, I pedaled super hard way back then. It took 7 hours n’ 30 minutes flat, podium for the last five and Continue reading Tour of the White Mountains Countdown