The road conditions were ideal and Jenna and I pushed our exuberance into the pedals and left our husbands behind. We were newbies to this ride and didn't quite realize what lay up ahead.
#CXNats. Austin Mud Fest.
Bad races are never loses. I learned quite a bit about preparation and equipment and even had a few braaaap! moments during the race that were just straight up fun. And it's always good to see old friends and catch up with industry partners.
Chloe's 2014 XC Season Guide
It's a new year and time to rehash my 2014 cross-country race season. The thing is, with social media and blogging, my 2014 is pretty well documented in the web-osphere. So I'm Googling myself, pulling some big moments, and compiling my season into bullet points.
What's with Jinglecross?
But then again, I knew what I was in for as I packed up my winter gear, unused for seasons and boarded a plane to Iowa City to race bikes, around a field, over obstacles and up Mt Krumpit with Christmas tunes in the background and an ominous forecast that left me scratching my head in indecision over whether to wear a windvest underneath my skinsuit or to double-up on chamois' just so I could wear my insulated tights under the same skinsuit.
Little Bellas Calendar now for sale!
Pre-order a 2015 Women Ride Calendar to benefit one of my favorite non-profits, Little Bellas.
Fall greywater harvesting & musings.
I love playing in the dirt and with some forced time off of my mountain bike, landscaping seemed like a fun alternative...for a bit.
The Grand Junction Off-Road Video.
Doesn't this make you want to make you pencil in the Grand Junction Off-Road to your 2015 calendar? It's an amazing event with something for everyone. Labor Day weekend 2015.
For more info, check out the Epic Rides event website.
Gloucester Interview w/Molly Hurford
After a bittersweet weekend in Gloucester, I sat down for an interview with Molly Hurford to chat about the weekend and cyclocross.