As noted in our original profile of runner/scientist Sophia Liu (Liu Ziyang), her athletic journey is similar to that of many other top Seattle-area women athletes. She discovered her remarkable athleticism by accident: grad school mates encouraged her to try running "just for the fun of it," after which she promptly won a marathon. Meanwhile, Sophia is dedicated to an … [Read more...] about Sophia Liu’s Olympic Quest Nears Finish Line
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Not quite almost in Sarajevo: Doug Migden’s 2016 Transcontinental Race
Just got this message from Doug Migden who is getting closer to the finish of the 2016 Transcontinental from Geraardsbergen to Canakkale: "At a petrol station bar. On the M5. Had some 30 K per hour tailwinds. Only on the TCR do you do the Grosse Scheidig, Grimsel Pass, Furka Pass, Albula Pass, Passo Giau , plus M5 into Sarajevo at night. Greatest endurance cycling … [Read more...] about Not quite almost in Sarajevo: Doug Migden’s 2016 Transcontinental Race
Doug Migden’s 2015 Transcontinental Race
I first learned about Doug Migden’s Transcontinental Race (TCR) project last September during a ride with Seattle Randonneurs Joe Platzner, Vincent Muoneke, and Mark Thomas. During the miles between breakfast and beers, Joe talked me through examples of the Seattle Rando’s “big tent” and how one of their tribe had just completed a crazy--even by rando standards--ultra race in … [Read more...] about Doug Migden’s 2015 Transcontinental Race
Seattle International Randonneurs @ Paris-Brest-Paris
Randonneurs from around the world are gathering this weekend for their biggest riding objective of the year—the 1200 km (745+ miles) Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP)—which begins on August 16 in the Paris suburb of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. PBP happens every four years and is organized by Audax Club Parisien. Seattle is home to one of the largest randonneuring clubs in the … [Read more...] about Seattle International Randonneurs @ Paris-Brest-Paris
Summer Charity Ride Season; Local Woman Riding Trois Etapes
If there is a "season" for charity bicycle rides, mid to late summer is it. This list is long...but just to highlight a few local upcoming events: This weekend I will be participating in the Obliteride benefitting the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center. Donate to High Performance Cycling's Obliteride team here. On Sunday local cycling legend Glenn Erickson is … [Read more...] about Summer Charity Ride Season; Local Woman Riding Trois Etapes