In my final prep for the Colorado Trail Race, I came across a momma bear and her 2 cubs today on my ride up Boreas Pass Rd on the city limit of Breckenridge, CO. They didn't seem to be in too much of a hurry.
The higher I went...the darker the clouds got.
Yes, even darker. But, no rain. Yet.
The obligatory pass elevation sign photo.....Great success!
CTR starts Monday!
Steamboat Singletrack
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
When some of my friends and I made a grand plan on July 4 to have a training weekend up in Steamboat, we were all pretty stoked. After all, what could be better than good times with friends, epic rides on alpine singletrack, and mountains? Not much.
My skis WILL touch down here this winter.
I got in a good little training block before starting the grand taper to Worlds. 3 days. 2 hour ride Friday, 6 hour ride Saturday, 5 hour ride Sunday… almost exclusively on singletrack, and all badass riders.
The weekend can be summed up in photos.
Saturday, there was about 10 of us.
Um, dude. Your bike? Unicycle??? HOW?!?!?! And furthermore, how can I sell you Ergon grips if you don’t have a handlebar?
I was kicking myself for forgetting my helmet cam.
Pete’s communal meat stick. I swear when you bit into it, pockets of fat would seep out. haha
The wildflowers were off the hook.
Goobers.
Re group.
Guns Masticator.
By the time we got to this lake…I ran towards it lickety split and got in. Chamois and all. At least I took my helmet off.
Powder…. Pig.
The top.
Kelly Boniface is one of my favorite race buddies. We were working on our game face. She wins.
A looong sweet downhill. Butterflies in tummy.
Massive rewards after 6 hours in the saddle.
Sunday was a smaller group – myself, Dax Massey, Nate Bird, and Essam Welch
The trail was more “underground” style riding. Trail that was not buffed…but loose, technical, and with tons of fallen trees to hike up and over.
Sometimes hiking is part of an epic ride.
I was cursing my short legs.
The group taking in the view at the summit at aha – Summit Park.
Hey boys. These two (Dax and Nate) are racing duo at Trans Rockies in 2 weeks. Git ‘em.
Kids bday parties have pinatas and pin the tail on the donkey. Grown up parties have things like very sharp samurai swords.
Peoples’ bdays such as:
Birdie and…
Rob the Carni
in action.
Max. I want one.
Couldn’t think of a more beautiful night to end a weekend to remember.
Here is a secret…. my blog is going to have a new look very soon!
I took a couple days off after the epic weekend and headed to short track for my last one of the year. Unfortunately, my race ended pretty quickly. I was stoked that I rode right off the front of the race, but I guess I was a little too excited. I went down pretty hard in a corner and couldn’t pedal anymore. Very very bad timing before worlds. I admittedly was choking back tears of disappointment and frustration. I’m doing a bit of icing… I now have what looks like two kneecaps. Nothing major, but I don’t have many precious days left between now and worlds. It’s not a bad thing I have to rest, but I had some things I wanted to get done on the bike. Oh well. That was my first crash in a short track so I consider myself lucky.
Back to packing and moving…. and packing….
Chainstay Cam
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
making the best
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
I have not wanted to ride on the road at ALL lately. Maybe it's the heat..or maybe I'm just bored with the lack of good training roads in Atlanta. There's not much good scenery close-by and we live in an area with lots of truck traffic and stop lights. Lately, I've been putting more miles on our 2002 Escape which is reaching the end of it's precious life..220,000+ miles on it!!..just because all I feel like doing right now is riding mountain bikes.
Last weekend I joined Team Ergon 24 at Newnham Park for Bontrager 24/12. It’s a fun event where you have the choice of racing over 12 hours or 24 hours either as a soloist or in teams of up to 8. We entered the 12 hour race which started at midday on Saturday and finished at midnight. Our team comprised of Kim Tofaute (GER), Benny Brochhagen (GER), Trevor Allen (UK) and me.
Me and the guys :)
The course was really good fun and incorporated some of the classic singletrack, such as Cottage Return, as well as some that I’ve never ridden before. Rain in the days leading up to the event made the conditions a little slippery, so it was the perfect opportunity for me to test the new Continental X King on my front wheel. The tyre was perfect for the job. It was fast rolling but gave me a little extra grip when needed.
Our team tactics were simple: take it in turns to ride one lap each as fast as possible for 12 hours :) Trevor took to the start line first and after one lap handed over to me, I handed over to Benny who handed over to Kim and so on. After we'd completed 3 laps each the weather took a turn for the worse. We had a clear lead over second place so we decided to double up (i.e. do two back to back laps each). This would be slower but it had the added advantage of meaning that we would all only need to go out and get wet and muddy one more time.
When my turn came around it was dark and the rain really started to set in. The course was still 100% rideable and fun, but there was much less grip so extra caution was needed. This meant that the lap times slowed considerable. Fortunately for Benny and Kim it also meant that they would now only need to do one lap each before midnight. Haha! I wished I'd never suggested doubling up ;)
12 hour mixed team podium
It was great to welcome Kim and Benny to the UK race scene and to race in a team with the guys - something I've never done before, but look forward to doing again soon :) As always a massive thanks to Dave for supporting in every way that he could. You're the best.
Results
1st Ergon 24 12:04:42 18 laps 2nd Torq development 12:20:44 17 laps 3rd AQuickRelease.com 11:50:12 16 laps
Cramming
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
I definitely can say that I live my life instead of let it pass me by. I suck everything out of it I can, but that usually involves trying to cram everything in that you want to do.
Right now, I am cramming.
Cramming my belongings into boxes, and those boxes into my car, so I can cram them into my new apartment. Most of those boxes will remain unopened until probably the week of Aug 16.
Cramming my work into small packets called very efficient hours so I have time for everything else.
Cramming for my Anatomy and Physiology exam tomorrow, which I have been attempting to work at all along, but inevitably got behind with traveling to Oregon and choosing to get in a fun training block/vacation. (sorry Dr. P!)
Cramming as many miles in on singletrack with friends as I can without tiring myself out.
Cramming all my stuff into a suitcase and bike box by Sunday for a week and a half to jetset off to Germany for WORLDS (!!!!!!!!) + extra. YESSSSSSSSSSS!
Cramming in as much time with people I care about.
Cramming in sleep, and maybe food in my face
Cramming in blogging……
and now back to cramming for my test. Busy? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Summer time….and the living is easy.
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
With CTR coming up in 8 days, the riding is mellow and short-and-to-the-point. It gives some time to mess around with the Epic HD cam....experimenting with different places to mount the thing. Today, I zip-tied the helmet mount to the seat stay of the Rotwild R2 hardtail. Only thing missing here is a rider in tow. Any volunteers?
shift
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Today: The day before ORAMM, one of the biggest races on the East coast. I procrastinated registering because of my bruised ribs but once I knew they would be OK for racing I found a last-minute transfer entry. I paid my monies, rested my legs, prepped my Rotwild R.R2 race machine, my nutrition products, and every other little detail that goes into a race like this. I haven't raced since June 19 and I am champing at the bit. I haven't even been nervous for this one..in fact I think I have been trying to find things, like tire choice, to be nervous about.
E is for elevation. A little last minute CTR training prep at Elevation up in Rocky Mountain National Park today. If you can get up there early enough to beat tourist traffic, it is a fantastic place to get in to some ride time at 11,000-13,000 ft. With Trail Ridge Rd under construction, I opted to ride up Old Fall River Rd.
As a dirt road that sees a bit of traffic, it was pretty much as smooth as the freshly paved Trail Ridge Road. The climbing is pretty mellow and gives a lot of switchbacks to get you up to the treeline pretty quick. My legs felt good...I wanted to drill it....but that was not in the plan for the day.
About to top out at the Alpine Visitor Center...Elevation 11,796
I descended down to Milner Pass (10,758 ft)....
Then turned around and climbed back up to 12,000+ feet.
Back up on the top of Trail Ridge Rd....that is where the fun was at! That is until the road construction got going into full effect. FYI, if you plan on driving or riding up from Estes Park over Trail Ridge Rd...wait times are 30-45 minutes due to one lane traffic. Worst part is, you have to wait 2 different times. If you are on a bike, the wait is less. I was lucky....only waited 15 minutes all day.
Quick pit stop to take a picture of an Elk. Highlight of the ride....when a lady from TX said: "Awwwww, hey kids, come over here at look at the moose." Seriously! I set her straight....told her is was a reindeer. Ha!
Continuing on...with tourist season in full effect! Beep! Beep! I wanted to blow by this guy.....but I was under-geared with my 39T SRAM XX crankset.
World Class Hoops
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Based on what I’ve heard about the marathon course in St. Wendel, Germany, this will be my wheel set up for the Marathon World Championships. THANK YOU DT Swiss, Continental, Magura, SRAM, and Stan’s for making this set up possible:
looneysonya@djscene Hey! I'm curious if you'll be in Vegas (shows?) Nov 8 or 9? Would love to see you again! it's my bf's 30th bday, so vegas it is! 09.10.12 13:10
jeffkerkove
Rumor on the web is this is the final running of the 24 Hrs of Moab. 24 hr racing isn't dead or dying, $300+ entry fees are. #evolution 06.10.12 15:40
looneysonya
Glad to escape the nasty weather moving in. Heading to ABQ in the morning! 06.10.12 00:08
looneysonya
I've said it once and I'll say it again... I judge people based on the beer they're drinking. Colors Light? Sooooo not cool. 04.10.12 05:40
looneysonya@T_Bone_Knox @Epicrides haha!! I don't think I can go... big January plans/early Feb :) Thanks though, and GOOD LUCK! Love that event! 01.10.12 22:44
looneysonya
Slept 11 hours straight last night and went to bed at 8PM! One of the benefits of riding all night... (same after VT125 too!) 01.10.12 15:42
looneysonya
...and now for one of the harder parts of 24 Hour Racing... trying to stay awake till it gets dark after being up racing all night! 30.09.12 22:25
jeffkerkove
Great riders and tough course at the Tamarancho XC! Took the lead on last lap, held on for the 'W'!! Thanks Bay Area for a great day!! 30.09.12 22:12
jeffkerkove
Heading to the Tamarancho XC today to race & support High School Mountain Bike League! Going hurt, long time since I've raced the XC format! 30.09.12 15:05
looneysonya
The sun is officially up and results are in. Currently, we are 1 lap 7min ahead. 5 hours left. Tick tock. I've ridden 106 miles to far. 30.09.12 12:47
looneysonya
That was a very sloppy lap... Getting some much needed calories before I take on the last night lap. 30.09.12 10:01
looneysonya
First night lap down! Hopefully I stay steady through the night. Having a great time so far!! It's a gorgeous night with a full moon. 30.09.12 03:23
namrita_k
Our patient paleo mouse finally gave in to almond butter. He's now in the woods free to live his hunter gatherer lifestyle. Phew. 27.09.12 15:37
looneysonya
Looks like it's finally that time... winter riding gear is coming out for the year. 27.09.12 15:28
looneysonya
3 days till 24 Hour National Championships and 34 days till @La_Ruta in Costa Rica! Owning life and doing it on a bike! YEAH!!!! 26.09.12 18:39
looneysonya
Raw fish tastes so damn good. Such a strange concept... We don't eat raw chicken or totally raw beef! 26.09.12 18:32
looneysonya
The issue with being so easily amused is the loud outbursts of laughter when I'm alone in public.. Making me laugh harder :) 26.09.12 16:49
looneysonya
Standing outside Apple(yes obsessed) and heard a dude say "do I have enough money in my account? Crap! I spent it all in Vegas!". Lol 26.09.12 15:57
looneysonya@jordanhmay I had it ordered, but then I canceled my order b/c you can't get a one at the store if you have one on order b/c of contracts! 26.09.12 14:12
looneysonya
Keep failing to get my hands on an Iphone 5, but I will not give up. My 3Gs is tired and angry.... 26.09.12 04:29
looneysonya
Trying to get my body rested and bike ready for 24 Hr Mountain Bike Nationals this weekend. The Vegas funk is hard to shake! 25.09.12 19:10
looneysonya
Being a grown up means eating chocolate pie with my morning coffee. I eat dessert when I want! ;) 23.09.12 15:28
looneysonya@protijy @ghincapie haha yeah!! See George, everyone wants you to come
ride MTB with me! Come out to CO! Bring your big boy chamois ;) 23.09.12 15:25
looneysonya
This week: @Interbike sleep deprivation. Next weekend: 24 Hour Mountain Bike Nationals and more sleep deprivation in CO Springs! Can't wait! 22.09.12 16:26
looneysonya
I met @ghincapie last night and he said, "I'll kick you ass on a mountain bike." I guess I should have taken him up on the challenge! 22.09.12 02:11
looneysonya
Man!!! I thought Marathon Nats were next weekend so I didn't even look into them. Turns out they are tomorrow. EPIC FAIL on my part!! 15.09.12 01:15
looneysonya@djscene You rock! I did a race where I was on my bike 17.5 hours (starting at 10 PM) last Sat. Rocked your podcasts all nite! THANKS! 13.09.12 00:58
looneysonya@Douglas_BBY lack of training from employee and manager not helping the employee when he needed it. That and total indifference. 10.09.12 18:54
looneysonya@m_sqrd haha no, my camera they are supposed to exchange and it's taking forever. I am trying to keep my cool. Ughh 10.09.12 18:13
looneysonya
Wow @bestbuy your customer service is hardly service. It's just a huge waste of my time. It shouldn't take 45 min to exchange a product. 10.09.12 18:13
looneysonya
It's a slight concern when the guy working at the "Geek Squad" counter at best buy doesn't know how to work the computer.... 10.09.12 18:03
looneysonya
It's slightly intimidating that I am not going to bed tonight... instead I'm getting on my bike and riding all night and part of tomorrow. 08.09.12 14:08
looneysonya
Officially registered for @MTBAyiti Stage race in Haiti at the end of Jan. Trail building, bringing adventure tourism to a poor country.! 07.09.12 22:21
looneysonya@hoovis Water and oil... I don't now, that's just what they wanted to do. It's awkward having someone put oil on you and spray H20! ;) 07.09.12 00:07
jeffkerkove@jasonhilimire Yes. It's a 2-part carbon leaf-spring design. Seat always stays level during impact(s). It's 200 gr, comes in a 27.2, $250 06.09.12 15:57
looneysonya
2nd today with a flat and shifting issues... That's the way it goes sometimes! I still had a fun time! Dakota Five-0 course rocks! 02.09.12 21:19
looneysonya
Crazy smoke today in boulder from the Larimer County and Nebraska fires! So much smoke I thought we were having another one near town!! 31.08.12 17:01
looneysonya
The @Cyclepassion calendar went live at Eurobike today. Yikes! I'm February and September. :) :) February is my fav pic of the two. 30.08.12 20:59
looneysonya
Today's intention in yoga this morning was "Patience." I find myself coming back to that often. It is so hard to be patient sometimes! 30.08.12 20:48
jeffkerkove
Took the "W" in the Pro/Open race at the Lory Park XC tonight. What stands out is the Ciclismo Youth Foundation rider who came in 2nd! 29.08.12 02:23
looneysonya
Wow, that was epic. My website crashed a couple weeks ago. Slowly recovering posts and re-entering them. Copy/paste individually. 28.08.12 05:59
looneysonya
Can't wait to do my first mountain bike ride in Colorado since June! First mountain bike ride cast free too, but still wearing a ride brace 27.08.12 15:48
looneysonya
Hmmm, almost September? I should look and see when CO CX starts!! And maybe practice! Nicole Duke has a @FasCat clinic soon too! 27.08.12 14:13
looneysonya
Excited to be a guest on a panel at the IMBA World Summit in Santa Fe and to go to seminars, and party and ride with people for 3 days! Info 23.08.12 16:22
looneysonya
It is a little disorienting to wake up in your own bed after being on the road and in different places for a week. Home sweet Boulder! 23.08.12 14:44
looneysonya@BPRQuail @MatthewEwonus Second, come back real soon! Both of you!! There are so many great trails, food, beer, views... the works! :) 19.08.12 04:11
looneysonya@BPRQuail @MatthewEwonus Ok. First... I do not approve of PBR. Next time you come to CO, I'll teach you about real CO beers. :) 19.08.12 04:10
looneysonya@MatthewEwonus argh, I miss yoga. can't wait to go back!! Lulu does make asses look divine all over the world ;) Namaste, now let me sue! 18.08.12 14:25
looneysonya
Hopefully it rains just enough for hero dirt today. Raining in Oakridge, but supposed to clear out. Ergon Booth, then exploration today! 18.08.12 14:23
looneysonya@hoovis actually no coffee at all, just a beer last night :). That's what happens when I sit at a bar alone! Need entertainment! Hehe 17.08.12 12:45
looneysonya
Upon closer inspection, dude has a baseball cap under his cowboy hat. Haha! 17.08.12 04:31
looneysonya
True story. Dude in huge white cowboy hat and a tank top that says "suns out guns out". The sun is down, and I see no guns! #makefunofpeople 17.08.12 04:23
looneysonya@BPRQuail Damn the sidewall!!! What'd you think of the stage? That and Guyot are my fav. You're in for a treat tomorrow w/ Gold Dust!! 17.08.12 03:27
looneysonya
Bend is always a place I think I could live if I had to leave CO. My favorite thing this morning is the smell of fragrant pine in the air! 16.08.12 15:36
looneysonya
Flight to Bend delayed... sitting in PDX with a glass of red getting some work done. It's actually relaxing! Going to be a late night! 16.08.12 03:28
looneysonya@BPRQuail @MatthewEwonus Keep it up! Wheeler Stage is fricking awesome and brutal. Get ready for hike a bike and a long, techy descent! 16.08.12 03:28
jeffkerkove
Quick! Need 5 Umpa Lumpas that are willing to crawl up to Wheeler and survive at 12k to distribute chocolate to @BreckEpic racers tomorrow. 16.08.12 01:52
jeffkerkove
Ouch! Stage 4 of the @BreckEpic was tough, as expected! Look for a video recap later in the day. That last climb was ridiculous!!! #steep 15.08.12 22:17
looneysonya@mattlanning I'll try... I still have my cast on! I'm going to "cheat" and ride the easier trails. :) I can't resist!!! haha 15.08.12 17:36
looneysonya
Packing up again, bike box is out again too. Getting on a plane to Oregon this afternoon (Work trip & @Ergon_Intl expo at MBO) 15.08.12 17:06
namrita_k@anndunawayteh frozen strawberries (thawed) with vanilla, flaxseed, and almond meat (left over from making homemade almond milk)! 15.08.12 00:51
looneysonya@BPRQuail @MatthewEwonus Colorado Trail = my true love. We have our ups and downs, but I always come back. I always have to be on it. ;) 14.08.12 23:16
looneysonya@cyclistlmt Yeah! I'll be at Interbike. I need to look into getting an entry for CX Vegas. I would LOVE to race it! :) 14.08.12 16:50
looneysonya@JimDH Hell yeah! I can get some beer reviews up! It's time to bust something out of the "cellar" right? Or maybe a top 5 of the summer! 14.08.12 16:33
looneysonya@jennfields It was the Starbucks Double Shot that nailed my coffin... you think I'd learn by now. :) (up Powerline...and then I lost time!) 14.08.12 16:33
looneysonya@ccrymes Another favorite is Lefthand Canyon to Ward. Mellow grade climb, but 16 miles and almost 4000' up. You can go via Lee Hill too! 14.08.12 15:04
looneysonya@ccrymes My favorite ride is Sunshine Canyon to Gold Hill. Just take Mapleton all the way. Turns to dirt but rideable on a road bike 14.08.12 15:04
looneysonya
Sorry everyone! There are some technical problems going on with the Mountain Bike Radio interview. Getting rescheduled. Will let you know 13.08.12 20:52
looneysonya@mediatemple @jordanhmay If you could get me back my website archives, that would be great. 7 years of posts on there... very bad news! 13.08.12 19:34
looneysonya@chloewoodruff haha LT100 is all dirt roads so no prob :). I was just going to ride one stage in Breck, not race :). Rest rest rest.... 13.08.12 18:54
looneysonya
Super fun working aide 1 at the @BreckEpic this morning! Wish I could have stayed and volunteered all week! Tough rainy day for racers! 13.08.12 18:51
looneysonya
I was going to ride St 2 of the @BreckEpic but talked some sense into myself this morning. 40 miles of trail w/broken wrist. Don't do it! 13.08.12 13:13
looneysonya@abloem @BreckEpic And riding in the back for tomorrow's stage for fun... I think the people in the back have serious grit to finish 13.08.12 03:23
looneysonya@abloem @BreckEpic I wanted to but can't race trail with a broken wrist! I did go watch the finish to support my friends! 13.08.12 03:22
looneysonya
SOOO GREAT to see everyone at the @BreckEpic today! I'm going to finally ride my 29er and follow stage 2 tomorrow. shhh, don't tell my doc! 13.08.12 02:20
namrita_k
It was a stout that @eddieodea brought back from CT. See, this proves my point- CT does not have good beer. ;) 12.08.12 23:10
namrita_k
busted my shin open when my foot popped out of my pedal today. then, at home a stout explodes in the fridge..with the door open. #notawesome 12.08.12 23:05
looneysonya
Thanks sooooo much to the volunteers, my support crew, sponsors, and all the cheering fans! All your cheers bought tears to my eyes! 11.08.12 21:28
jeffkerkove
Lakata back in lead with small group. Sally in 3rd in women race...3 minutes back. No word on Robert, Yuki, or Sonya. #LT100 11.08.12 17:02
jeffkerkove
BOOM!!! “@LTRaceSeries: Alban Lakata, Jeremiah Bishop and Christoph Sauser back through Twin Lakes with a large gap on field. #LT100” 11.08.12 16:36
namrita_k
Open water swim done. Can't wait to watch some Olympic replay action today..avoiding twitter/fb as much as possible until then! #mtb 11.08.12 15:19
jeffkerkove
There was small reroute prior to Pipeline Aid station. Lead moto took top-4 riders off course by mistake. Alban and Robert effected. #LT100 11.08.12 14:47
namrita_k@mollyjhurford You are in Easthampton? We were just there..I have a friend who will have some contacts for you. I'll put you in touch. 10.08.12 19:02
jeffkerkove
Spot on! RT: @wienr .@jsellinger Ergon GS2 with Carbon Bar Ends. Bar ends? Do you ride on the hoods on your road bike? Nuff said. #lt100 09.08.12 23:30
looneysonya
Watching The Expendables. (before I see the sequel)... Laughing at the cheesiness, enjoying the action, and of course, Jason Statham. Yummy 08.08.12 03:26
looneysonya
Packing up and heading to Leadville tomorrow. Yes, I'm racing @LTRaceSeries 100 with a broken wrist, and I fully intend to crush the race! 08.08.12 02:00
jeffkerkove
Got to love it when rental property in Leadville over prices the place you stay in & lies about what is offered with the property. #LT100$$ 07.08.12 23:35
looneysonya
The think the hardest thing for my new housemate to get used to is my random outbursts of laughter even though I'm in a room by myself. :) 07.08.12 22:51
namrita_k
Best part about being home is being able to cook our own food. @eddieodea has been at TJs and whole foods for a couple hours stocking up! 07.08.12 20:54
looneysonya
Gymnastics is my favorite... The men's floor routine is super powerful, but I really hate the dainty little turn around hop.Tumbling is cool 06.08.12 04:28
looneysonya
These 100m guys are freaking hilarious!!! Love the personalities! :). Now run, dudes! 06.08.12 04:14
looneysonya@SixZeroStrength I might have to jump pretty high to chest bump, but I'll rise to the occasion! Don't let me knock you down!! Linemen, pshh! 06.08.12 02:39
looneysonya
Got good news from the doc. Xray shows my wrist is healing. YES! 3 more weeks in this cast. 03.08.12 18:14
namrita_k
The town of White Haven needs some help though. Coffee/beer/bike shop/lodge would be ideal. They have the ice cream shop covered...mmmm. 03.08.12 17:59
namrita_k
Awesome trail ride with local guide here in White Haven, PA. Rocks, logs, zero track, single track fun. Definitely want to come back here. 03.08.12 17:57
jeffkerkove@LOIJENS I lasted 3 days, before pulling out with torn tire and no more flat repair supplies. Still a BIG fun ride! 03.08.12 17:00
looneysonya
Going back to the Dr. this morning. Cutting the old cast off, new Xray, and then a new cast formed to my bike a little better for Leadville 03.08.12 14:42
jeffkerkove
Thanks to all for the #CTR support on and off the bike! Every bit helped! #CTR still hardest and most beautiful mtb race on the planet IMO. 02.08.12 21:07
jeffkerkove
My #CTR ended at 11 last night after burning thru my spare tubes, Stan's, and sidewall repair kit on Sargents Mesa. 02.08.12 17:06
looneysonya
Heading to Saguache to pick up @jeffkerkove Still feel super sad.... I know how horrible it feels to drop out of this race. 02.08.12 12:22
looneysonya
Drove to Ouray to pick up Jeff in Durango Friday. He suffered multiple flats & had to drop out. So sad for him. Picking him up in the AM. 02.08.12 04:51
looneysonya
I wonder if life would be that much easier if I were actually a morning person! Heading to Leadville for a ride, then en route to Durango. 01.08.12 11:58
looneysonya
I've ridden 420 miles so far in this cast. It reeks! I'm getting another xray and a new cast put on in 6 days. Many more miles to come! 31.07.12 22:05
looneysonya
I freaking love the Walsh-May good game pats! Chicks should definitely give a slap too! Ps. I am the worst volleyball player 31.07.12 01:58
looneysonya@jeffkerkove has just passed the spot where he had to quit last year. He will go up and over the 10 mile range tonight- 4-5 hr hike a bike 31.07.12 00:44
looneysonya
Glad I rode this morning! I don't know if it's me or my new 29er, but I beat my new PR from last week up Sunshine by 2 minutes! 30.07.12 21:47
looneysonya
Sending good luck vibes to all my amazing friends who started CTR at 6 AM this morning. I really wish I could be there with you! 30.07.12 13:39
looneysonya
I freaking love watching gymnastics!! ... It also takes talent to nonchalantly pull your leotard about of your butt on international TV!! 30.07.12 02:09
looneysonya
FAILing is when you to order a drink after finishing moving, but you left your ID in your bike pack from your ride the day before. %#!*!!!! 30.07.12 01:25
jeffkerkove
Some asked me today what it takes to be successful in #CTR, I replied with, "You need to be a turtle with a sleeping disorder and luck." 29.07.12 22:03
looneysonya@jjmmagoo They don't have a marathon or ultra marathon distance in the Olympics for mountain biking, just XC, and I'm too slow at the short! 29.07.12 18:59
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The end phase moving is the hardest. I keep saying to myself, "Don't think, just toss it". Good to get rid of crap I've been saving forever 29.07.12 18:35
looneysonya@jordanhmay :) Come ride with me! and there were tons of motos/ATVs/Jeeps up there. I was the only bike. Good for photog purposes 29.07.12 05:26
looneysonya@arae_miller Next time you better come with me! Above Montezuma. I have other loops I want to do. Say the word! Be ready to hike! ;) 29.07.12 05:21
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5:15 AM is way too early to get up on a Saturday when you're not racing.... but high alpine adventures are calling my name! #dedication 28.07.12 11:25
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Montezuma is waiting for me tomorrow! I better get to bed, I gotta get up early for some epicness tomorrow! Cannot wait!!! 28.07.12 04:51
looneysonya@jereshort77 I run Continental X-King 2.2s, 30is psi for the road. The bumpier it gets, the more air I let out. Haven't ridden trail yet 27.07.12 13:38
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I make fun of Shakespeare but I love to dare for mighty! "Nothing will come of nothing. Dare for mighty things." - William Shakespeare 27.07.12 13:35
looneysonya@amam1111 From Idaho Springs, it's 54 miles round trip. You can park at Echo Lake and do 14 miles up and back. You get the goodies. 26.07.12 23:15
looneysonya@CornerCnynRider @lt100 Thanks for asking! Honestly, it's a bit sore because I've been moving to a new house, and have been carrying stuff! 26.07.12 22:46
WolframKurschat
hard intervals 2day -now getting back the feeling 4critical speed -very important 4next weekend -that the engine will explode @the finish 08.06.10 12:17
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5h roadride through the vineyards around Neustadt - blue sky and 35°C - a little bit to hot, but perfect for a good racing-tan : ) 06.06.10 14:09
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well done boys - congrats for the perfect TransGermany ! Looking forward to the next mission in Albstadt : ) 05.06.10 14:23
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After 10 days with snow, I am pleased the thaw. Soon the trails will be rideable again. 22.12.09 10:34