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New Year’s Update from the Bay

Posted on February 9, 2011

Hello, my friends on the Rag! I wish I had made it to Stupor Bowl last weekend! It sounded…cold. Ok, it’s been like 70 degrees and sunny in SF lately. I was actually racing in Napa on Sunday and it … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Mpls: I miss you!

Posted on September 16, 2010

M’Dears, As Babes in Bikeland comes up next weekend, I wish I was there at least visiting and could ride it with you. So fun last year! I just read the article that Low sent about WTFs in Mpls and … Continue reading →

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Cycling Shorts: The Run-Down!

Posted on July 13, 2010

The first shorts were developed along with the safety cycle to minimize the drag caused by pantaloons and huge knickers. They were knitted wool shorts with a sheep-skin chamois. Thus, the name “chamois” (pronounced “sham-ee” or “sham-wa”) after the breed … Continue reading →

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Saddles: A Quick Guide to Getting It Right

Posted on March 26, 2010

April and May are the months to start thinking about Spring biking! It’s never too early to dream about the snow melting and the roads clearing and the bike trails calling out “Ride Me!”. In preparation, I will be writing … Continue reading →

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