Ellen Lavoie has always been a "body in motion." Growing up in rural New England she loved to play in the woods. She has also always been a free spirit who found it hard to stick with things. As a kid she tried team sports, but they never felt right. She ran track for a year, but quit because her coach wanted her to run the mile and she wanted to run the 200. She thought of … [Read more...] about Ellen Lavoie OKTs the JWT
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The MAMIL Movie
"MAMIL" is a new cycling documentary that will be screening one night only throughout the US at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 21. "MAMIL," an acronym familiar to many cycling enthusiasts, stands for "Middle Aged Men in Lycra." MAMILs are a manifestation of the mid-life crisis phenomenon, except instead of buying red sports cars (although they might also do that), they spend … [Read more...] about The MAMIL Movie
Involve Your Friends in a Themed Ride
A fun and easy way to get people involved in your rides (be they mountain or road) is to come up with a theme. A theme adds an element of fun, helps to build relationships, and can take the pressure off of riders who are worried about keeping up with faster, more competitive cyclists. Since cyclists generally love to eat and drink, starting, stopping at, or ending your … [Read more...] about Involve Your Friends in a Themed Ride
7 Tips to Make Racing With Friends Fun
So you excitedly signed up for a race and realized that you have no one to go with? Fear not! I have some tips on how to get your friends to join in on the fun. 1. Choose an interesting or easy to access race Driveable, or right in town, will squash the excuse that it’s too far or too expensive to travel. If you think you and your friends want to get away be sure to … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Make Racing With Friends Fun
5 Ways to Celebrate Global Running Day with Other Runners
Did you know that Global Running Day is June 7th? Thousands of runners all over the world celebrate their love of the sport by trekking the trails, pounding the pavement, and in some cases, firing up the treadmill. Because runners like to share our excitement for the sport, Global Running Day is a perfect day to meet a new friend or find a new running partner. Here are … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Celebrate Global Running Day with Other Runners