Well. I've started writing a "coronavirus post" a couple times in the last few weeks. Distraction, redirection, and infuriation have come hour by hour, that is for sure. Often when I write, I start with a brain-fart concept that often ends up being the title. This time around it's been flickering between two competing alternatives: an uplifting "Life at the Speed of … [Read more...] about Life at the Speed of Bike
Photography
Rider Profile: Dennis Crane
Dennis Crane is probably the most visible and creative photographer documenting Seattle's bike racing scene. At area cyclocross races, and at the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome, you'll see Dennis dashing around with multiple cameras dangling from his tall lanky frame trying get the next perfect shot, or as he puts it, to "paint with light." Dennis is a hometown boy who grew … [Read more...] about Rider Profile: Dennis Crane
Almost Solstice at Seward
The conditions were spectacular to race bikes and shoot pics at last Thursday's Seward Park Series: 5:30 Photos 6:00 Photos 7:00 Photos Racing continues every Thursday through August 31. … [Read more...] about Almost Solstice at Seward
Ballard Criterium 2017
Last Saturday was the 24th edition of Ascent Cycles Ballard Criterium powered by Carter Vollkswagen, one of Seattle's most iconic bike races. Racers compete on a 1/2 mile course on the treacherous streets of Old Ballard, complete with a long brick section on Ballard Ave., and a diabolically-placed manhole cover on NW Dock Place. A criterium (aka 'crit') is a bike … [Read more...] about Ballard Criterium 2017
Cross Revolution Finale: “Cross is Everywhere (JB)”
Last Sunday was Cross Revolution's season finale at North SeaTac Park. The event was named in honor of Seattle-area (and beyond) cycling icon Jerry Baker: Cross is Everywhere (JB) Flickr Album: 11:00 races Flickr Album: 11:45 races Flickr Album: 12:45 races … [Read more...] about Cross Revolution Finale: “Cross is Everywhere (JB)”