Entries Tagged as 'racing'

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Children of the Corn: A Kruger’s Story

I hate Kruger’s.
That’s not really true, but it used to be fun to say since I’d never done any races there.  It’s like a kid with broccoli.
“I hate broccoli!”
“But you’ve never tried it!”
“I hate broccoli!!”
I met Krugers in 2006.  On a cold November morning I stood by and watched at Kruger’s Crossing as half the […]

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Pain on the Peak: Aptly Named (the short version)

Wow.
Talk about a challenging cyclocross course. I spent half the race today choking on powder-fine dust and the other half huffing up the run-up from hell.  I didn’t feel good.  I didn’t feel fast.  And, to be honest, I didn’t really have that much fun.
The best part of my race was when Dave from Ironclad […]

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Gather Ye Your Teams! The Pain on the Peak Team Trophy Absolutely Kills

Holy. Crap.
I just got a sneak peak at the Team Trophy that was built for the team competition at Pain on the Peak this coming Saturday. All I’m going to say is that it’s interactive, involves bike parts, and will be madly coveted by all who do not earn it.
Man the troops!  To your battle […]

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Think Starcrossed is the Season Opener? Think again.

Or just consider it a tune-up race for the big show in Seattle.  Whatever you do, do not miss Pain on the Peak on September 13th!
My team, Portland Velo, has teamed up with Sunset Cycles to host a brand spankin’ new ‘cross race this year and it’s gonna be a doozie.  Think Bald Peak - […]

Friday, July 18th, 2008

The Chris and Levi Show: Photos Available for Purchase

I’ve received several requests to purchase images of Chris and Levi from the Cascade Cycling Classic so I’ve put a few up for sale.
The Horner Taxi shots are included, of course. Thanks for the support - it keeps the lights on!
Cheers,
The Management
 

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Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Mid-Climb Conversations with Dominique Rollin of Toyota-United

It wasn’t really a conversation, per se, but I found Dominique in a group of 6 or 7 riders as our car made its way up through the group on the final climb of the day.  I recognized him immediately, not only because at 6′2" and 180 pounds, he cuts a formidable shape on a […]

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Ivan Stevic Gives Good Nipple

No really, he does.

I was hanging out the side of the Astana car, getting ready to shoot Ivan when he sat up abruptly.  I thought he was going to zip up his jersey, which seemed strange since there was still a few miles of climbing left. 
Instead, he leaned back and gave me a little bit […]

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

Chris Horner Gives Fallen Rider (and bike) a 2k Ride to the Finish

The leaders had already come through when a moto approached me and said, "Get your camera ready - one hell of a shot is coming your way"
I readied.
30 seconds later, the form of a rider appeared up the road.  Wait.  A rider?  Two riders?  What the hell is that thing?  As the form approached, I […]

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

You want Leipheimer? I got yer Leipheimer right here.

Yesterday’s crit was phenomenal. In a Toyota v. Leipheimer/Horner battle, Toyota came out on top. Not to worry, Levi was showered with adoration afterward. The fan-lust was seriously impressive. 
I’m under a time crunch here and my laptop is starting to go through death throes but I spent last night repairing critical errors so that […]

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Quick Photo Update from Cacscade: Stage Two

Kenji and I were humming along yesterday, headed to Bend, when we saw a Rock Racing car.
K smelled a race caravan.
A quick left onto an old country road and we were suddenly watching the Pro Mens field fly by - a break of 8-ish riders first, then a small chase group, then the peloton. […]