I am about to start yet another season of cyclocross, but first wanted to do a shout-out to PROBAR, my energy bar sponsor for SEVEN YEARS. All the accomplishments i have made as a pro cyclist in those years - all the wins as well as World Cup/Championship … [Read more...]
Stories from my last races of cross season
Since last i posted in January, i have raced a couple of World Cups where i finished 26th and 34th (Liévin, FR and Hoogerheide, NL respectively) and a handful of other races mainly with results in the teens.BUT more interestingly, here are links to my rider diary on CYCLOCROSS Magazine … [Read more...]
GVA Essen cyclocross race
I am just back from GVA Essen - our first real mud race of the season! I finished 13th - again, i suppose its not so bad considering yet another lackluster start. must work on this somehow...Anyway, since i have to get ready for the Namen World Cup tomorrow BUT wanted to update you on what i've been … [Read more...]
Alison Starnes is happiest on her bike
If someone tells you not to touch something, what do you do? Well, you want to reach out and touch. If it is a red button with a "do not push" warning sign, or an immaculate Ferrari in a show room with a big sign that says "kindly refrain from touching", it takes far more than just sheer will … [Read more...]
CYCLOCROSS Magazine GOES DIGITAL
CYCLOCROSS MAGAZINE NOW HAS A DIGITAL VERSION AVAILABLE- especially for those who live outside USA or on their computers! Order NOW to get a 12 month subscription PLUS back issues 8-12, for the PROMOTIONAL PRICE of $20 USD (in Euros this comes out to … [Read more...]
Alison Starnes just took a week off her bike. Hold your applause.
I just took a week off my bike. … [Read more...]
Where am I?
Where am I again? … [Read more...]
Offseason cycling tales
courtesy of Peter MeereSorry it's taken me a while to update my blog. I've been busy with training, going to the gym, random writing projects, training camp, and other time-heavy activities. (The published story BABOCO Team training camp should be published soon on CYCLOCROSS Magazine . I will post … [Read more...]
Too school for cool.
Who like peanut butter? A hundred hands immediately started waving in the air. I realized I was getting nervous. Who likes bikes? More hands. I went on a school visit today to the Redland's … [Read more...]
Christine “Peanut” Vardaros: Offseason Blues
OK, well not exactly feeling blue but it is strange to be off the bike for so long. … [Read more...]