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Long Live the Resolution!

With the arrival of the New Year, we are culturally encouraged to make a resolution. The word resolution is defined as “a formal statement, a decision”. I tend to refrain from declarations, mainly because I know that no matter what I decide to do a million external factors can arise and alter both course and outcome. I do, however, understand the benefits of reflecting on the past as a means to… »
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Avoiding the Bite!

What do you do when Dog X drops his/her ball and takes to the two-wheeled animal that is you and your bike? There are many different methods for dealing with dogs that chase cyclists, some methods work for one dog and not for others. It is an unfortunate series of trial and error that will hopefully end this folly of Dog X’s ways. I am a cyclist and a dog lover, however I do not enjoy being chased… »
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Postpartum Weight Loss Success

This is my final note on my postpartum weight loss. First, let me just say, “I feel great”! To briefly review the goals I set back in January, “I want to lose 35 pounds, four pant sizes, be back in small size shirts, and be fitter than I was before getting pregnant”. Lofty, but doable, I thought nine months ago. Rylie is now 13 months old. I’m seven pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight,… »
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The Time to Make the Memories is Now...

Arriving at the junction of the Gashouse Gulch and Baldy trails, I rejoin the group of eight women I have been riding with this glorious Sunday morning in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area. We have been out here for over two hours climbing, cornering and descending through the Pike National Forest. At times we pedal through a thick ancient forest under a canopy of mature pine trees, the earth blanketed… »
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Cyclocross 101

It is autumn which means my favorite time of the year is here. I love the fall, for all its beautiful colors, more moderate temperatures and the occasional brisk morning. I also love this time of year because it is the season of bike racing that I lust after all year long – cyclocross. Yes, the crazy race where you get off and on your bike, hop over barriers and run up super muddy hills. In this… »
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Adventures in the Baby's Bike Trailer

There are lots of new mom challenges out there. I’ve spent the last two months getting my daughter Rylie in the bike trailer. In a word, patience is the key. I was very excited to get my new Giant FCR 1w this past February. I had illusions of riding miles and miles with my daughter in tow, so I had my bike built along with a brand spankin’ new bike trailer. Rylie was then 8 months old. We strolled… »
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To Clip or Not to Clip...

In the world of mountain biking you’ve got plenty of choices. You’ve got hard tail bikes, front suspension bikes, and full suspension. You’ve got 1.75 tires, knobby 2.2 tires, and full on downhill 2.5-inch tires. And then you’ve got clipless pedals, flats, or clip pedals. Sometimes it seems like there are too many choices! When I first started racing my choice of pedal was the flat pedal otherwise… »
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