Going the Distance, Going for Speed
In case you're wondering why I suck so bad this year, I've got a whole list of excuses. Foremost among them is my achin' achilles tendon, injured from trying to play ultimate frisbee, volleyball and race cross all at the same time after doing no running since last cross season. I'm happy to say that I think I'm finally over it though, so serious training will now begin. I rode with Napa CX ace Dave Carr at lunchtime the other day, and we did a fair amount of running up the steep hills in Helen Putnam Park, just outside of Petaluma, where we both work. He still dogged me up, but it's exciting to finally be able to run without pain, especially since that's the only thing I really do well most of the time. If you live or work near Petaluma, join us Tuesdays at noonish for a mix of riding and running and squirrelling around the rough stuff on skinny tires.
Believe it or not, we actually finally moved into our house in lovely Forestville. I'm stoked beyond belief, though it's not actually any closer to santa cruz than sacramento was, at least it doesn't suck like sacramento does. If you live in sacramento and you're offended by my dissing of your home, too bad. You'd have to be an idiot to stay there, so be dissed and like it.
I've already started exploring some of the trails and back roads near my house. I can actually reach fun trails now without ever riding on pavement. Unfortunately (for you) it's a pretty much 100% bootleg of private ranch and forest land, so don't expect any tips, maps or directions. I'll just gloat about it a little.
I got email from Dan Norton, cx racer, promoter, national champion, luddite and co-founder of the DFL transvestite racing tradition. He was defending the northwest sissies who are afraid of mtb'ers. I didn't get my rant on the topic done in time, but I promise to print a nice raving rant, in the tradition of VeloSapiens, as well as reprint Dan's letter. Look for it on or about december 1st.
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My search for a decent bikeshop in my new home. |
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Obviously, the only real race news is cyclocross, and you can trust my recommendations. I have a short writeup of the first two surf city races. For the '98 cross sched check out the NCNCA Cross page. |
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I just got some Time pedals. I'll tell you what I think, or you can check out the review archive for previous reviews about MTB equipment. |
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It's hard to structure the old information in an easy to find format. This is the old, old homepage of this site, with links to the reviews, results, epic rides, etc.. |
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Back Issues of VS |
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Links That Don't Suck |
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