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Event Wrap-up: She Cycles

There was a time when I experienced a sense of unease entering a bike shop. Although I was a strong rider, I did not know the first things about using a multi-tool or how to determine a good pair of shorts from a cheap pair. I had this nightmare of a vision that I would ask a simple question and suddenly find myself standing under a floodlight surrounded by a ring a wrench-wielding mechanics and smooth-legged… »
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Autumn Leaves and Their Great Trees

True autumn cool embraced Colorado Springs yesterday and today. Running on the trails last week with my two cattle dogs, I noticed something different about the sky, in the way the light brightened the landscape, lent every plant, rock, and butterfly a crispness – the land felt still, like it was waiting for something to happen. Then, thick clouds enveloped the town and a weighty dampness forced… »
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Tour de Pink!

Last month I attended the Tour de Pink. This was a fundraiser for the Young Survivor Coalition. The YSC is a group that specializes in patient advocacy for women who were diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40. Breast cancer in this age group tends to be more aggressive, and there is less support for these women. The YSC helps these women get through all stages of their treatment and recovery.… »
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Women on a roll...

Despite a late night arrival to and a short night’s sleep in Columbus, Ohio, Tiffany Brown from Giant Bicycle and I found our sleepy selves revitalized by the enthusiasm and energy we found upon arriving at roll:. On a beautiful fall day in October, roll: hosted their first all-women’s bicycling event titled roll: for women. Looking through the storefront window I could see that roll: is no ordinary… »
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My First Century

Last January, around the time I turned 51, I learned about a “fun” century ride called the Amtrak Century that goes from Irvine (where I live) down to San Diego. I was told what makes the ride fun is after you complete the 100 mile ride you return on the train in a private car and there’s a huge party on the train. That sounded like fun to me! What makes someone my age who has only ridden a “comfort”… »
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So I am on the plane coming home from the Tour...

and I can’t believe how awesome the last couple weeks have been. I was invited to attend the Tour de France as a part of the T-Mobile hospitality team. I have always wanted to see the tour in person. After 15 years of bike racing, watching it on TV and imagining what it would be like, it did not disappoint. I can’t help but rambling on, but it was an awesome experience and I want to share it all!… »
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