Snow ride

Sometimes we get long blocks of cold weather here in Boulder.  and snow.  turning what is normally an easy bike path up Boulder Canyon into an actual workout.  good fun.

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New velodrome opening any day here in Boulder, Colorado.

As the temperatures dip here in the front range of Colorado, we are looking forward to the completion of Boulder’s first velodrome ,which is slated to open any day.  Check it: www.boulderindoorcycling.com.  The concept is similar to indoor soccer and will feature classes, age group racing, and training time.  In addition, BIC plans to build [...]

Tip for the Day

To stay warm – and we’re not really recommending this – during cold, wet rides/races: add 1 part whiskey to 4 parts warm tea.  This is a tip from the infamous Freddie Maertens – a two time world champion who rode back in Eddy Merckx’s day.   I tried it and it did keep me [...]

Some winter inspiration

Belgian Waffles…

It’s always a little frightening to see old pictures of yourself… This one was recently sent from an old training partner in Belgium.  My memories of Belgium all include rain, so it’s interesting to see that it didn’t ALWAYS rain.  This pic was sent on the very same day that my wife brought home a [...]