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Tour of Qatar Stage 2: Wind
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted February 4, 2011 at 1:50am

Stage 2. Waking up to a howling wind that whistled the windows through my 18th floor room here at the Ritz only meant one thing. Wind. As if that wasn’t enough of a data point for my scientific brain, I could then look out the window and notice the a...more

Christine Vardaros Blog: Back on the bike again...
by Christine
posted February 3, 2011 at 6:59pm

Since that fateful crash on my hip in Zolder World Cup, it's been a long road back to full health. Even now I still have a dull pain in my hip and my power is probably not fully back. BUT i will give it a little tester this Saturday at GVA Trofee Lill...more

Ladies Tour of Qatar Stage 1
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted February 2, 2011 at 3:20pm

The Camel Race Track Stage 1 of the Ladies Tour of Qatar. Roughly 100k. 4 turns. Flat and sunny and wind. First race of the year. Sprint finish, with 2 intermediate sprints. After being in the piercing Arabian sun today, I am starting to see swir...more

Ladies Tour of Qatar
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted February 1, 2011 at 4:34pm

I arrived in the Middle East yesterday. It is my first time here. I left Sunday morning from beautiful Marin, and a solid 28 hours later (and too long without a shower), I was tucking myself into our race housing here for the Ladies Tour of Qatar. ...more

2011 WPB Time Trial Series
by Bike Diva
posted January 31, 2011 at 8:29pm

Hey race fans, have you been waiting to find out the dates of the West Palm Beach time trial series? I just received an email from race director Mike Purdy with the dates for 2011. Each race takes place on a Sunday. Race registration begins at 7:15 AM w...more

What I have been doing these days…
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted January 23, 2011 at 4:12pm

To put it simply, I have compiled photographic evidence for what I have been doing lately. Went to the ranch... Met some new friends. Said "hi" to old friends. Riding my bike. Working on my tan. Taking it all in. Now you are all caught ...more

Tri Rock Triathlon Series
by Bike Diva
posted January 21, 2011 at 1:14pm

Competitor Group Launches 2011 TriRock Series - Rock-infused triathlon series the first of its kind - Olympic & sprint distances, special divisions - Registration now open for four cities at triathlete.com PR Newswire SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2011 SAN ...more

Bike Diva's Triathlon Training Observations
by Bike Diva
posted January 17, 2011 at 1:21pm

Above: Bike Diva at 2010 Miami Beach Classic Duathlon If you've been following along the Bike Diva blog, you will know that after two years racing duathlons, I have decided to make 2011 the year of the triathlon. Here are some of my previous posts on tha...more

Review of Indoor Bike Trainers
by Bike Diva
posted January 14, 2011 at 9:42pm

Buying A Bike Trainer?…Know This First After months and months of research into the world of indoor bike trainers, I've learned a thing or two about what a perspective buyer should be looking for. Having done a lot of indoor bike trainer reviews, I�...more

How to best make use of a balance bike for your child's workout sessions?
by Bike Diva
posted January 11, 2011 at 5:05pm

Looking at the core strength, physicians have stated important relationship between balance and strength. These are the factors that maintain a symbiotic relationship with each other. Today parents are aware of the advantages of core strength. Kids need t...more

On the Ground at Zolder World Cup
by Christine
posted January 4, 2011 at 10:11pm

taken by Chris ClaeyeIt was "game over" early in the first lap. Pity because i was actually feeling good about the race despite its treacherous nature as the course was covered with ice and snow. My slip and fall on the icy pavement damaged my hip, ca...more

Salsa Cycles Handlebar Stem Recall
by Bike Diva
posted January 4, 2011 at 2:31pm

Salsa Cycles Recalls Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2011 WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a...more

Women who highlighted my 2010
by alilee05
posted December 29, 2010 at 11:46pm

Please add your comments at the bottom of this post or else re-tweet this page with the hash tags: #WomenTalkSports Thanks for your support on my first blog post. Here are my favourites in no particular order: Luciana Aymar Known as “the magi...more

Santa Baby…
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 24, 2010 at 2:27pm

“I’ve been an awful good girl… Next year, I could be just as good…if you would just check off my Christmas list…” Speaking of Christmas lists…I have compiled one while driving the 220 miles from Mill Valley to Millville. Sound simili...more

Mastering the art... of riding in the cold
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 20, 2010 at 9:31am

I have been riding in the cold recently. And by cold, I mean below 60 degrees. I know that doesn’t amount to anything to most of you, but for me, that is cold. It is cold and wet here, and the descents can be long. 50 degrees in the fog can be p...more

5 Best of Breed Metal Balance Bikes
by Bike Diva
posted December 15, 2010 at 8:58pm

It is imperative for kids who are just trying to learn how to ride a bike go for a bike that is safe, low to the ground and is not heavy to the point that a child cannot lift it by themselves. That being said a balance bike is the best choice. This kind...more

Two Jobs Rolled into One Weekend: Cyclo-Cross and a Speaking Engagement
by Christine
posted December 10, 2010 at 11:09am

by Danny ZelckKoksijde World Cup earned its fame through its extensive sand sections that take the riders up, down and through the sand dunes on Belgium’s coast. But this year they changed the course so it could exactly match how they plan to run it for...more

Redline D640 Bicycles Recalled
by Bike Diva
posted December 9, 2010 at 8:22pm

Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2010 WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today ann...more

If you want to train really well, you have to be a little bored...
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 7, 2010 at 10:09am

“If you want to train really well, you have to be a little bored . . . those [rides] every day need to be the most interesting things going on in your life. . . he ran, ate, ran, ate, slept, and arose to do it again.” My friend brought my attenti...more

Academy Sports Holiday Bike Donation
by Bike Diva
posted December 1, 2010 at 10:47pm

Academy Sports + Outdoors Launches 9th Annual Holiday Bike Donation Company to donate over $165,000 in youth bikes and helmets PR Newswire HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors today kicked off its 9th ...more

RoadID
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 1, 2010 at 6:24pm

I have a true passion to wear a RoadID. I don’t get up on my soapbox very often, but here it is today. It is pivotal to train, race, travel, with emergency contact information. RoadID is a revolutionary company for active people to feel safe when the...more

Bike Diva's 2010 Race Season Recap
by Bike Diva
posted November 29, 2010 at 6:56pm

ABOVE: Lynn Smythe, AKA the Bike Diva, racing up William Powell Bridge on the Rickenbacker Causeway, at one of the Mack Cycle Trilogy sprint duathlons held on Key Biscayne, Florida. Race Bike Diva Race From time-to-time I like to compete in a few cyc...more

Superprestige's Asper-Gavere - A Tough Day Out
by Christine
posted November 24, 2010 at 9:09pm

Last sunday was supposed to be one of the most special racing memories of the whole season for me. Partly because of the course design - stunningly gorgeous views with some technically demanding bits, some power climbs and speedy mud descents. It i...more

Superhero for a day.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted November 23, 2010 at 8:26pm

I was a superhero for a day. I used to think every time that I put on my skinsuit I was a superhero. Actually, I still think that, I just don’t intend on wearing that outfit anytime soon… Maybe it is the way the you have suck in, take a deep br...more

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