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Do I really want to go pro?
I was rereading Amy Charity’s book, “The Wrong Side of Uncomfortable,” and it dawned on me that maybe I don’t
February 21, 2019
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Jessica McWhirt
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From training wheels to Zipp wheels
I get asked a lot : “How did you get into bike racing?” My parents weren’t cyclists and they are
January 16, 2019
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Bike Racing is just like tackling life
I thought I could take my endurance rides to the field and compete. I was humbled faster than I thought I could race. The longer I race my bike, the more I realize how it transfers to Life.
January 10, 2019
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Race Anecdotes: Estes Epic
To win a bike race, you first gotta show up. As we corralled in front of the start line at
November 20, 2018
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Race Anecdotes: Darkblade Systems Thunderblade Senior Road State Championship
There we were, the four of us, joking about making it a group ride instead of a race. We asked
October 23, 2018
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Finding your tribe
‘Tis the season to find a team either for your first time or your 22nd. Applications are opening and recruiting
October 5, 2018
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Race Anecdotes: Pikes Peak Hill Climb
I thought it was going to be harder than it was… …to convince Chris to sign-up for the Pikes Peak
September 30, 2018
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An Open Letter to the People Who Want Me Dead
I recently read Phil Gaimon’s post about his near-death experience with a car. It reminded me of a post I
September 27, 2018
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Race Anecdotes: WMBAcos Purple Pursuit
“I’m not gonna win, but I may as well try,” I thought to myself after reading Good Guy Tubeless’ contest
September 13, 2018
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Race Anecdotes: Littleton Twilight Criterium
I’m not a fan of crits with its tight turns, repeated 1-mile lap over and over and over again for
September 8, 2018
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