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Sunshine In Seattle!
If you were lucky enough to be a Seattlite this past weekend, lemme hear a "HELL YEAH!" Was that weather tasty or what?? I don't know about y'all, but I had to get my ride on.Lake Washington, I-90...
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Want It Wednesday: Colnago Master w/ Steel Precisa Fork
You just can't beat the gorgeous detailing. Colnago Master Frameset with Steel Precisa ForkImagine... owning one of history's most sought after and influential road bikes ever created, the...
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Getting "Buzzed"
I got buzzed by a car this morning while I was riding to work...in the bike lane. :/The car sped up next to me, gunning its engine, and then swerved in front on me, taking the bike lane. He slowed for...
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3rd Try's A Charm
I probably shouldn't have done this, but I last night I decided to investigate the wreckage of my Yakima roof rack. I know I have a less than stellar record when it comes to transporting bikes atop my...
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A Trip To REI
On the Fremont Bridge. Seattle, WAI have always wanted to ride all the way downtown Seattle from my house, and now I've done it! It was never the mileage that worried me; just the route. As it turns...
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Yikes! My Race Is Becoming REAL!
I just received an email from IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Stevens! Here is what it said:A MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR Dear Athletes,On behalf of the IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Stevens team, I would like to extend a...
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The Snarky Lady
Today I decided to ride Lucy to the Y, for my pool and run workout. It was a bit cooler out today, so I put on my heavier gear, including my MJ jacket and my lighter lobster claw gloves. I was warm...
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Standing Room Only
Goodbye couch!Hello bike corral! I had the day off today, so I attempted to be productive in my house. I did...OK. I did manage to put a few things I have been meaning to sell on craigslist. One thing...
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Women Specific Geometry: C.G.'s Truth
Jez has a new forum on his blog and I was reading it this evening and ended up posting the following in response. I had been planning to do a post on Women Specific Geometry for awhile so I figured I'd...
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Sun? Yes!
Round yellow ball icon GOOD.This weekend should be wonderful for riding! Cervelo Girl approves.
View ArticleAFK
Hi blogging friends. I am sorry I have disappeared somewhat, (or maybe I just feel like I have.) Everything will be ok, but I have had to focus my attention on something even more important than my...
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Happy 1st Day of Bike Month!
Riding the fatties! (Son's bike.)It feels great to be training again!Yesterday was really windy, so I decided to suck it up and do 45 minutes on the trainer, QC, and then a short run outside. It...
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Fiona's Last Ride...Until Wednesday.
He gave me a bike lamp!I did my last ride today, before I have to box up Fiona for the flight to Hawaii on Tuesday. I was a gorgeous day, and an awesome ride. Jess and I met up with a couple of his...
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Want It Wednesday: Velocity Skull Pattern Rims
Velocity Skull Pattern Rims! I'm thinking these would look "killer" on Lucy!I may be on vacation Jez, but I couldn't miss two WiW's in a row! :)
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Hawi to Pololu Ride
Made it safe and sound to the Big Island of Hawaii. It is great to see my little brother, his wife, and their two boys. They manage a vacation rental here in Hawi, so the boys and I are staying in an...
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Hawi Road: Up and Up and UP!
Two words describe my ride this morning: HOT and HILLY!I started in Hawi and took Hawi road up to Hwy 250 towards Waimea. Hawi road is stupid steep. I haven't had a chance to check the data from my...
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Ironman Kona Ride - One Way
On Hwy 270 headed down from Hawi. Beautiful, windy HELL.Saturday's ride was pretty awesome! I did the Kona Ironman bike route (one way only though). I left Hawi early in the morning before everyone...
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I got in my first open water swim the other day at the Captain Cook Monument, in South Kona. Ok, I'll admit it, I was a little scared. I had a bit of trouble keeping my head down in the water; I assume...
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Training Run On Hapuna Beach
Sunset at Hapuna Beach after my run.Three days ago, I decided to do my run on the beach...barefoot...in the sand... Um, WTF was I thinking??? My calves are still killing me!! I'll tell you though, if I...
View ArticleCompartmentalization: Not just a Coping Stategy!
Happy Bike to Work Day!....but not for this bike commuter... :( Soooo.... Remember my little "fun run" on the beach? Well, the pain in my calves wasn't any better by Thursday. In fact it was worse, so...
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The New Addition
Hi all! It's been awhile! Life has been busy and full since my return from Hawaii. My calves are 100% now, I believe, so it's back to training for me...finally! I have been going nuts without exercise!...
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My first Triathlon!
Well folks, I'm no longer a triathlon virgin.I'm as ready as I'll ever be!My day started at 4am. Yeah... I was pretty tired, and fairly sure I had forgotten to pack key things when I left the house to...
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Flying Wheels 2012
Before the start.Flying Wheels Summer Century was yesterday! Fun! Fun! Fun!I had been warned that this was a hilly century, and it was. I believe there was 3800-3900 feet of elevation gain to be had. I...
View ArticleOh, the Ironman...
After many months of training, I did indeed drop out of my Ironman competition. There were many reasons why, (but one main one) and I am still processing all of it. I wasn't physically injured, though...
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Losing My Training Wheels
I honestly can't believe I found a photo of a bike exactly like her!Although I don't remember ever having training wheels, I'm sure I must have had them at some point in my life. I do remember my first...
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