Tag Archive for: cycling
MFG #3 SCCA/Starbucks GP
Well, race number three of the MFG Cyclocross series is in the books. Five Mile Lake Park in Federal Way, Wa. offered up a fast flowing course without much elevation but still put the hurt on you. I personally loved the sand and short run…
September Totals
September saw the start of cyclocross season which meant racing! It also meant mud. I didn't run as much as I would have liked but I did get a lot of rides in to work. I'll have to work on the running next month.
2 races this month
MFG…
Nason Ridge Trail Report
September 25, 2010
Location: Nason Ridge Tr. 1583
Region: Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - East
Agency: Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest
Getting there:
From Rt. 2 turn onto State Road 207, drive for 3.5 miles. Turn left on Cedar Brae…
Up and Down
The rain had made traction near perfect. My tires dug into the soil as I sped down the trail. Up ahead a beautiful sweeping hairpin came into sight. Even with the berm built by motorcycles I had to decrease my speed a lot. The index…
Basalt Peak, Minnow Ridge & Chikamin Ridge Trail Report
September 25, 2010
Location: Lower Chiwawa Tr. 1548, Minnow Ridge Tr. 1524, Minnow Creek Tr. 1539, Basalt Ridge Tr. 1515, Basalt Pass Tr. 1530, and Chikamin Ridge Tr. 1534
Central Cascades - Entiat Mountains; Leavenworth Ranger District
Guide…
Switchbacks, Sweat and Berms
If you believe in omens then you would have had bad feelings about this trip. James was supposed to pick me up at 4 pm but at 4:05 PM while he was still in the shower he realized his mistake. We were behind schedule already and hadnt even…
Rad Racing GP – MFG #2 2010
With November like rain and August warmth this years race at Lake Sammamish State Park was nothing like last years. The Cat. 4 riders lucked out with the driest conditions of the day. After that it was one rain squall after another with…
Mourey and Nash Win 2010 Starcrossed
Full Results are up!
Luna rider Katarina Nash took the lead early in the woman's Elite race and walked away from a talented field of ladies to take the easy win. Conditions weren't as nice as last year when the rain held off until…
De Roux Deuxième Partie, Ride Recap
August 8, 2010
After a great sleep in the Alaskan camper, James and I got a late start. We didn't get up until about 8 am then we leisurely got ready for ride number two on the weekend. I had picked a short 16 mile ride with hopefully not…
De Roux, Deuxième Partie Trail Report
August 8, 2010
Location: De Roux CG, Trail 1383, Trail 1392, Trail 1392.1 and Trail 1392.
Snoqualmie Pass -- Salmon La Sac/Teanaway; Cle Elum Ranger District
Guide Books and Maps:
Green Trails Map #209
NW…