Call it a rite of passage. Call it a stroke of bad luck. Or just shrug your shoulders and say, “It happens”. And happen it did. I have ridden a bike for about 4 years. And since I have an affinity for the number 4, I like things to happen in either even numbers, … [Read more...]
Alison Starnes on her life and the palidrome 11-02-2011
It is time for me to come back to the land of the living. … [Read more...]
Cyclist Alison Starnes: Despite preparation, sometimes it all comes crashing down.
Editor's note: Alison Starnes was one of the favorites going into the Women's Individual Time Trial Final last Sunday at the Pan American Games. She finished fifth, just 3 seconds out of a podium spot. She reflects below on the frustrations of being an elite athlete, spending 99.9% of your time … [Read more...]
Alison Starnes wins Giro di San Francisco
I was able to win a bike race. What do other people do on Labor Day? I am not sure. … [Read more...]
Alison Starnes: Disclaimers about my last race
For some reason I need to add a few disclaimers. I might have been the only one in the field that was sporting pink nail polish. … [Read more...]
Alison Starnes: Bike racing makes me happy.
The smile says it all. … [Read more...]
Party on Two Wheels.
It was the best party on two wheels. It was the San Rafael Twilight Criterium, put on my Ryan Dawkins at Project Sport. … [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...]
Stage 1. Nature Valley Grand Prix
Here is a video from the podium today. Time Trial. … [Read more...]