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Alison Starnes: Don’t change. At least not yet.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted October 3, 2011 at 8:33pm

Sometimes you just crave a change. Whether it is a change of venue, a new haircut, or maybe you mix up your typical breakfast. Change can be good. It can be refreshing. It can be revitalizing. It can be just what you need. I don’t usually lik...more

Athletes: Are We Fooling Ourselves?
by Becca Rorabaugh
posted September 23, 2011 at 10:34am

This spring I was listening to a podcast about lying, and there was a brief mention about the best athletes practicing self-deception in order to perform better.  For example, a successful track and field athlete claims to repeat ‘I am the best...more

More Support For Girls BMX Rolling In
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 22, 2011 at 12:06am

As you have probably heard, GRO is working with the women of BMX to get a Women’s Division added for 2012 at X Games 18. More people sign the petition, post the news and send their thoughts and support of the female side. So here is a reminder to ta...more

SLC Dew Tour…that’s a Wrap
by Westbound Boarder
posted September 13, 2011 at 12:16am

My overall impression of the Salt Lake Dew Tour was awesome. I witnessed crazy people, young and old throwing themselves through the air in a variety of sports. Truly amazing talent on display. The Dew Tour does a great job of keeping each day different a...more

Alison Starnes: What fuels you?
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted September 12, 2011 at 1:21am

What fuels you? What motivates and drives you to go the great distances? What is the oxygen to your internal flame? Be it oxygen, a donut, sun, faith, or a dream… Faith. That seemed to be the theme of my ride today. *insert personal superhero them...more

First Cyclo-Cross Race under the Belt
by Christine
posted September 9, 2011 at 12:46am

by Romina Tierlinckby Romina Teirlinck Well, it didnt go as wildly wrong as it did in my imagination the days leading up to the race. In fact it was almost pleasant - i say almost because sunny skies with 30°C temps and strenuous efforts don't really pla...more

Alison Starnes wins Giro di San Francisco
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted September 8, 2011 at 11:55am

I was able to win a bike race. What do other people do on Labor Day? I am not sure. I rode into the city, raced, and rode home. Not a bad day in the office. Winning is fun. Racing is fun. Riding is fun. It is all part of the process of trai...more

So Random - Pics of me on a Russian website
by Christine
posted September 2, 2011 at 12:36am

I just found a photo of myself on a Russian website. Very cool!! I only wish i knew what it said.I know it has something to do with cycling but that's about all i can figure out. Still cool!CLICK HERE to check it out. (Editor's note: If anyone can help t...more

BMX Games – The Other Side
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted September 1, 2011 at 8:58pm

There has been a lot of talk recently about how horrible it was to have the women’s vert cut from X Games Seventeen. There have been blogs, petitions, movies and more to rally along the girls of skate to reclaim the event. Although this year was abs...more

Alison Starnes: One of the fast women….yup, me
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 30, 2011 at 2:41am

…in the world…. Ok, that may be a dramatization, but the Pacifc Sun did an article recently on the Top-10 people to watch in Marin. After my motopacing session today, I grabbed a coffee and was rewarded by looking over and seeing someone look at ...more

[Video] Interview with BMX pros Nina Buitrago and Angie Marino at the X Games
by Pretty Tough
posted August 28, 2011 at 2:12am

Pretty Tough recently interviewed pro BMX athletes Nina Buitrago and Angie Marino at X Games 17 in Los Angeles. They talk about their careers and the importance of signing the new petition to allow female BMX riders to compete in future X Games. ...more

CYCLOCROSS Magazine GOES DIGITAL
by Christine
posted August 26, 2011 at 8:58pm

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 �...more

Joanna Zeiger: USA Pro Cycling Challenge: Vail Time Trial
by Fast at Forty
posted August 26, 2011 at 2:18pm

My friend Lara emailed a few weeks ago me asking if I wanted to drive up to Vail to watch the time trial for the brand new Colorado bike race. I responded with an enthusiastic yes. What a terrific opportunity to observe the best cyclists in the world. I f...more

Alison Starnes: Compartmentalizing and Filling the Small Spaces.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 22, 2011 at 2:40am

Small Spaces. I like to compartmentalize things. Keep things in their orderly place and space. The lines are clearly drawn, and the borders are not threatened. I personally like to color coordinate my closet, and organize my flour and sugar container...more

Alison Starnes: Disclaimers about my last race
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 16, 2011 at 7:44pm

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. I did investigate most of the riders just in case, but this does not include painted toenails… Anyone want to confess th...more

Alison Starnes: Bike racing makes me happy.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 11, 2011 at 12:40pm

The smile says it all. Bike racing is fun, it is hard, and it is worth it. There is nothing like a bike race to put a big smile on my face. You know the suffering is coming, but you can inflict some of that too. Why not? No pain no gain, right?...more

Cycling: A job and a reward
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted August 9, 2011 at 12:59am

Sometimes bike racing can feel like a job, and sometimes it can feel like a reward for all of your hard work. Some days it is a slog, and other days it is silk. It is the days that it is a job that cause the days that it is a rewards. You have to fi...more

GRO partners with X Games for Girl’s Day
by Pretty Tough
posted July 26, 2011 at 1:04pm

It’s that time again. For the eighth consecutive year, the summer X Games are coming to Los Angeles. And gro is back to celebrate all the girls – groms & pros alike – who love action sports. Here are all the details. Los Angeles, California (July 2...more

Race report: Musselman 70.3
by Byline to Finish Line
posted July 18, 2011 at 2:43pm

“When this is over I want a chocolate milkshake!” I said to Mark upon leaving transition to start the 13.1-mile run. What I really wanted to say (curse alert! curse alert!) was, “When this is over, I want a ‘motherfucking’ milkshake.” Ah yes. ...more

What is your reason?
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted July 17, 2011 at 9:50am

There is a reason why we do this. A reason you don’t question yourself as you Velcro your shoes, buckle your helmet, gingerly place your glasses over the straps in order to look “pro”, and head out onto the open road with a PB&J; sandwich, an iPod, ...more

Party on Two Wheels.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted July 14, 2011 at 12:35pm

It was the best party on two wheels. It was the San Rafael Twilight Criterium, put on my Ryan Dawkins at Project Sport. And a party it was. I love this race. It has everything you could want a more. Podium girls, big crowds, twilight, champagne, ...more

Are Doping Accusations Hurting Contador in the Tour de France?
by Loren Fogelman
posted July 10, 2011 at 12:10am

Sports doping has now crossed over into Hollywood as Charlie Sheen admits steroid use for his movie role in Major League. Baseball, football, cycling, track and field and MMA to name a few are plagued with steroid use. Those are just the newsworthy sports...more

Sydney Velodrome to music - start your weekend off relaxed
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted July 8, 2011 at 10:55pm

Fridays - sometimes energetic, sometimes you need space to breathe. Found this on Vimeo, never thought cycling could be so relaxing. Have a good weekend! Vuelo Velo from Vuelo Velo on Vimeo. ...more

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