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Unexceptional Girl Racer
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A blog about bike racing. Tuesday, September 14, 2010. My racing this past season has been truly unexceptional and it's gotten me down. I work really hard. I spend a significant portion of my life training. I want to do well. My best results this year: third place in the 1-2-3 field at Leland Kermesse in April and second place in a cat 4 tempo race at the track in August. Both of which I'm proud of - but they aren't nearly enough. Wins: Zero. Zilch. Zed. Upgrade points: 3 (from Leland). On Sunday I raced...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: April 2010
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A blog about bike racing. Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Just looked up the official rules on upgrading, and learned I have 4 upgrade points! I thought I'd only get 1 for Leland. 21 more to go. Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Photo - Gavin Gould. Leland - Kermesse was on Saturday. Not only was the course a total soul-crusher [this is a good thing], Flatlandia really outdid themselves putting it on. Thanks, guys! Photo - Gavin Gould. I wasn't in much better shape on that fourth lap, truth be told. And I really m...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: May 2009
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A blog about bike racing. Tuesday, May 26, 2009. I raced the ABD Memorial Day masters' criterium yesterday - and I have to start by saying that ABD puts on great races. Well-organized, well-marshalled races on good courses. Monday's race was in an industrial park on a wide, smooth road with sweeping corners, a couple false flats and a bit of wind. Why didn't I go? What's wrong with me? When will I learn that I regret inaction more than action, even ineffectual action. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Today was t...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: July 2009
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A blog about bike racing. Friday, July 31, 2009. Http:/ www.saxobanktakingthelead.com/? Jens recorded a video assuring everyone that he's OK and will be back racing soon. Yay. Other than the loss of yet more dignity. Pactimo, who makes my team's kit, has sent me a couple pairs of newly designed women's shorts to try out. The past couple years, the chamois in the women's shorts has had some issues, so I'm delighted that they are trying new things and I'm happy to help vet them. Tuesday, July 21, 2009.
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Unexceptional Girl Racer
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A blog about bike racing. Thursday, September 23, 2010. Photo by Jeremey,. First race in the Chicago Cross Cup series - SUCH an excellent series! Jackson Park. I raced the women's cat 4s along with 51 other women! I ended up 11th - so didn't quite make my goal. Something to work for. Photo by Vladimir Istomin. I caught up with the back and started passing guys. Hey - Flannel Mike has a cross bike! Only three laps to make up ground. I was counting on four. Let me know if the link doesnt work). When I star...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: September 2010
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A blog about bike racing. Thursday, September 23, 2010. Photo by Jeremey,. First race in the Chicago Cross Cup series - SUCH an excellent series! Jackson Park. I raced the women's cat 4s along with 51 other women! I ended up 11th - so didn't quite make my goal. Something to work for. Photo by Vladimir Istomin. I caught up with the back and started passing guys. Hey - Flannel Mike has a cross bike! Only three laps to make up ground. I was counting on four. Tuesday, September 14, 2010. I pinned a lot of ho...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: June 2009
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A blog about bike racing. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. It was hot. I warmed up and tried to stay hydrated. The 40-44 age group had the largest field with 25 women starting [or as the announcer claimed at the line: "almost 30! It was such a fun race - and so hard. If I can improve my cornering and descending skills, I'll finish with the front group next year. A good goal. Oh my god my HED stingers are AWESOME! Driving for hours after a hard race is its own challenge. Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The Fitness Check...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: September 2009
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A blog about bike racing. Thursday, September 24, 2009. Coach added running to my training schedule. You use some muscles running that you don't use cycling. Ow. Monday, September 21, 2009. But its SO MUCH FUN! I rode Court's wheel for half the course then decided to be more assertive and tried to pass on her inside in a corner. Unfortunately there were major ruts and Courtney had to almost stop to avoid them. I didn't want to screw up my own teammate! Monday, September 14, 2009. Actually we probably rel...
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Unexceptional Girl Racer: March 2010
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A blog about bike racing. Thursday, March 4, 2010. Haven't posted since cross season ended - sorry. I'm on my way to training camp tomorrow. Eight days in lovely San Luis Obispo, California, riding and riding and riding. We look forward to this all year long. I'm really starting to get excited. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). When I started bike racing in 2006, I got dropped from every race [and team ride] for months. But I persevered and have steadily improved — I'm now a cat 3 (! View my complete profile.
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