Hello there.

Posted on by lindsay
If you're coming here from an article about the Nature Valley Pro Chase, you're probably interested in reading this race report from the Jefferson Cup Road Race qualifier. If you're interested in some light reading about my cycling in general without having to weed through posts in which I overshare about my personal life, you can go here. Thanks for visiting and I look forward to sharing more about the experience of the Nature Valley Pro Chase in the coming months. Also, I haven't gotten any free granola bars yet, but my hopes are high.

Business or Pleasure?

Posted on by lindsay
I went for a bike ride last night. On the surface, this should not sound unusual. Riding is pretty much my whole life, especially if you don't count eating, which I do anyway because I have to believe that all of the eating I do is in service of my riding (including the root beer float I had after work, right before I had that other root beer float). Last night was different, however. I went out for a bike ride strictly to ride my bike. Like, just ride it around. No training plan, no kit, no waterbottle, no destination, just street clothes, a bike, and a helmet. Even the cycling computer stayed home, although that was less because I was at peace with the idea of riding data-free and more because the battery died. It was as if fate had beckoned me to go forth and pedal aimlessly. Fate ...continue reading.

Second Never Felt So Good

Posted on by lindsay
The Race: Jefferson Cup Road Race/Nature Valley Pro Chase Qualifier The Course: 5 laps of a 10-mile lap The Field: 1/2 Women The Finish: 2nd I have never spent so much time starting a race report. There is no logical way to report on an event that can best be described with a "SQUEEEEEEEEE!" and maybe some spirit fingers. Before I even try, I need to start by thanking Monika, who dedicated her race to helping me and reminded me of all the ways in which she is an amazing teammate and rider. The Lead-Out The days leading up to Jeff Cup passed in a fog of anxiety. I wanted the Pro Chase qualifier so badly that I could think of little else. I'd already analyzed the start list to figure out what to expect - my guess was that with the collection of strong riders from multiple teams, nothing was going to stay ...continue reading.