Wednesday evening August 15 was the finale of the 2019 Northwest Mountain Bike Series. Also known as the “Wednesday Night World Championships,” this was the series’ sixth season. The “world championships” reference pokes fun at the fact that although riders at local races and group rides are just out for bragging rights, everyone acts as though World Championship stripes … [Read more...] about NW MTB Series 2019 Finale
Women
Women Gear Up for Bikepacking
Although pure speculation, based on the posts I'm seeing, women cyclists in the Northwest (and beyond?) have far greater enthusiasm for gravel riding than road riding. The rationale is simple: riding gravel feels safer than riding with automobiles. Add to that, within the bikepacking subdiscipline, women also seem to be strongly motivated to go on solo adventures. Here are … [Read more...] about Women Gear Up for Bikepacking
Northwest Winter Challenge Profile: Anna Gullickson
Goals don't often work out the way we plan. Life gets in the way in small ways and significant ways. For Northwest Winter Challenge participant Anna Gullickson, her 2018 plans were significantly derailed during the 2018 Challenge. She was hit by a car on one of her January runs. That accident led to a readjusting of her goals. With a positive attitude, she's recovered and ready … [Read more...] about Northwest Winter Challenge Profile: Anna Gullickson
Northwest Winter Challenge Profile: Kriss McManus Schatza
Most people view the failure of their running technology as an obstacle to achieving their fitness goals. For Northwest Winter Challenge participant Kriss McManus Schatza, a glitch in technology proved to be the motivation she needed for reaching her goals. Kriss started running in 2008 when she realized she was 50 pounds over her ideal weight. She was not comfortable with … [Read more...] about Northwest Winter Challenge Profile: Kriss McManus Schatza
Jessica Kelley: Solitude and Longing in the Yukon
I first got to know Coach Jessica Kelley in 2013 when she was a Cycle University coach. At the time she considered herself a triathlete and was training for the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon, an Ironman-scale competition with the ocean swim in a Fjord, and the run including a long mountain climb: Jessica’s idea of fun. Since then, Jessica’s athletic progression has led her away … [Read more...] about Jessica Kelley: Solitude and Longing in the Yukon