Sprint For It

I’m finally (actually) blogging. Enjoy!

It’s all true! B-Interesting is my cycling hero now: I was able to sprint along, largely unencumbered, while he did the hard work of a domestique, carrying the weight of the team.

Too bad we don’t have soigneurs handy with fresh coffee and massage!

b-interesting:

I ran into Sprint For It this morning at the local Italian market (a favorite hang out for area cyclists). We were grabbing a spot of breakfast (best bacon egg and cheese in town if you ask me) when he revealed he was getting a little nervous that his ride to the train station was falling…

Even the maillot jaune doesn’t make Spartacus too busy for his family.

A love message from Fabian Cancellara to his wife and daughter on Day 6 of the Tour de France 2012.

Update: “I love you both very much. Big kisses to my dear Stefanie and Giuliana.” is the message.

A sad day for Schleck—after a bad crash in the TT, Schleck is 11 minutes behind in the Critérium du Dauphiné.

I am getting good at this, but it features in my nightmares on a regular basis: as I drift off to sleep, that moment where most people feel a sensation of falling, I am on my bike, in a tight corner, and the bike kicks up and out from under me as I corner, and I hit the pavement jaw/face first—hard.

Something to get over.

invaderjones:

For the most part my bike handling skills are self taught. I ride pretty regularly, and experience is a great teacher. But some things are counter intuitive. You probably won’t figure them out on your own. Things like this are where one of the most important skills in cycling (and life) kicks in:…

(Source: b-interesting)

A hard solo effort,
chasing three leaders,
keeping off the rest of the pack

After,
Feelings of accomplishment, pride,
and the sound of blood rushing through my ears  

Add in “ride bikes” and it is appropriate for my tumblr :)

(Source: -theperfectmistake, via lucyelizabethfoster)

He actually rode like a boss

invaderjones:

…not bad.  Not great.  30 miles, 15.2 mph average.  Just glad I kept up.

(Source: b-interesting)

sweet

All are welcome.