The BIG RIDE is coming up NEXT WEEKEND already! That happened fast! I continued to struggle with mechanical problems which put me into a serious rut for my training. It has been hard to climb back out, but a great 80-mile (!!) training ride last weekend was just what I needed. I feel ready!
Biking
#ScottsDeathRide – Raffle for sweet cycling gear!
Have you ever wanted a chance to win some awesome cycling gear for an unbelievable price? If so, you’ll want to get in on this fundraising raffle for over $400 of gear! Drawing is MONDAY, so act fast!
#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴♂️ – weeks 10-12 spokes and spikes
After hitting “The Wall” a few weeks ago, I’ve been trying to conquer that long 50-mile weekend ride ever since. I’ve been plagued by problems with spokes and spikes. Three broken back spokes and a flat front tire from a spikey plant-pod called a goat head – all in the span of a couple of […]
#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴♂️ – week 9 brought me The Wall
Lot’s of work travel and conferences put me behind schedule. And while hitting “The Wall” or “bonking” is something I heard of from other endurance athletes, I hadn’t experienced it personally – until week number nine…
#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴♂️ – weeks 4 & 5 taught me some lessons
Weeks 4 & 5 are behind me and they were full of SO MANY lessons. I’ve come to embrace the phrase, “character building.”