Florida Coast To Coast
After postponing a year and a lot more research into the route, I finally had the perfect opportunity to do the Florida Coast To Coast route from Titusville to Clearwater in three days.… Read More Florida Coast To Coast
2022 CX #7 – Capital ‘Cross Classic – That’s All Folks!
This past Sunday’s Capital ‘Cross Classic was the traditional closer for the Mid Atlantic cyclocross season. It was a really nice day, sunny and cold-ish which is proper ‘cross temperature compared to the 70 degrees the last time I raced two weeks ago. In reality, my season was already over given I was off the bike for two weeks and lost a lot of fitness. However, I really love the vibe of the Capital ‘Cross Classic so I was going to do it regardless. … Read More 2022 CX #7 – Capital ‘Cross Classic – That’s All Folks!
Mixed Up In Barcelona
We spent the 2022 Thanksgiving week in Barcelona. In general, it exceeded expectations with all of the interesting aspects of any large European city, excellent walkability, good transportation options, great cultural amenities, interesting architecture, and oh the food! Because of my interest in urbanism, it’s always fun to experience a new city with that lens, especially one that has been written about extensively in urbanism circles. But, of all of the possible facets of city planning to observe, the one that really jumped out for me was the extreme mixture of uses and how it manifests in the city.… Read More Mixed Up In Barcelona
2022 CX #6 – Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross – Hot, Hot Hot!
I have wanted to do the Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross on Cape Cod for a few years now and this year was the year. We rolled in family visits, a work trip for Lisa and a long bike ride home to boot.… Read More 2022 CX #6 – Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross – Hot, Hot Hot!
Artemis I Launched!
Pardon the diversion from the usual Urbanism, Bikes and Boats, but I am thrilled with the launch of Artemis I, the third generation of NASA’s Human Space Program. I’m thrilled to have played at least a small part in making this program the best it can be.… Read More Artemis I Launched!
2022 CX #5 – AACX – Ongleooflijk!
Don’t worry if you don’t understand Flemish because “ongleooflijk” means exactly what you think it should mean if you raced the event (“unbelievable”). AACX is ABRT’s event and in my opinion – and I have raced every AACX at this location (8 years) – this was the best course and not just because I helped put it together, but from a racer’s perspective. Hosting an event like this makes me really understand the effort others put into their events and I’m very appreciative of being able to concentrate on just racing and having fun when I travel to other cyclocross events.… Read More 2022 CX #5 – AACX – Ongleooflijk!
2022 CX #4 – Ed Sander Memorial CX – Missed it By That Much
I missed the lead lap by literally 5 seconds… and generally had an off day. … Read More 2022 CX #4 – Ed Sander Memorial CX – Missed it By That Much
Bikepacking As Base Training
Bikepacking trips are a great way to get in base training miles while doing something much more interesting than sitting on a trainer watching old Tour de France videos or slogging around our usual south county routes at a boring slow speed. Read more on this in the article I wrote for the ABRT Cycling Team Newsletter.… Read More Bikepacking As Base Training
2022 CX #3 – Hyattsville Cross- An Ideal Day
This past weekend was #3 of the (my anyway) 2022 cross season, and what a perfect day for cyclocross, sunny and cool but not cold, and a new venue for me.… Read More 2022 CX #3 – Hyattsville Cross- An Ideal Day
2022 CX #2 – Charm City Cross – Feeling Just A Little Belgian
This weekend’s Charm City Cross made us all feel just a little bit Belgian thanks to the remnants of hurricane Ian. It was a bit of a “found weekend” for me cyclocross-wise because the Snipe Frigid Digit this weekend was canceled. Missing this weekend of cyclocross was causing a bit of FOMO, so I was just glad to be there because it is a really fun course as a rider and in general such a “happening” with beer and pro races to watch.… Read More 2022 CX #2 – Charm City Cross – Feeling Just A Little Belgian
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