The Everyday Athlete

How to Track Every Second of the 2009 Tour de France

I asked the Twitterverse yesterday how they would be following the Big Yellow Race in France.  Most are watching live in the morning, “sneaking” streaming or live updates at work, or DVR-ing the crap out of it and then trying to avoid hearing spoilers all day long.
I used to be in the DVR/hiding category and, [...]

The Sound of My Pen Scribbling

On writing, working, riding, Chris Horner, and getting ready for the Tour de France.

Short Track Tips for Dirt Rookies

Last year, I was terrified of short track.  Terrified. Let’s not understate that, ok?  Frightened to the point of near-tears.
I got my mountain bike a few months before the season started and had done some decent rides, but I was still wobbling around on the knobbies all tipsy style. Even the punk kids on Skuuts [...]

Mt Hood Cycling Classic: Stage 2 Race Report… My way.

You want the straight up, suit-n-tie race reporting?

Check out my recap at the MTCC race blog or find Pat Malach’s coverage on VeloNews. Facts, just the fact, ma’am.

You want some pretty pictures? Check out the Race in Pictures over here.

But if you want the real skinny, crazy-Swift style? With a little salsa? Then stay put - because here it comes…

Mount Hood Cycling Classic: Stage One in Pictures

Just a quick photo dump of some image highlights from yesterday’s stage.  Click to enlarge.  You can see some of these photos featured on the race blog or read the stage one race recap here.

In the Shadow of the Merlin

I knew I was in trouble when he brought me back to his apartment and she was there, waiting for us. Leaning up against the wall.

Sleek, slender, sophisticated, exotic. She was polite upon meeting me, but quiet. He regarded her with a reverence and adoration I had not anticipated.

It would have been easier if I’d hated her outright, but I didn’t. She was stunning. It was hard not to stare.