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Whiskey Now, Whine Later :: 2012 Whiskey Off Road Pro Race blog by Tonya

May 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

My goal for the 2012 Whiskey Off Road was to shave 30 minutes from my 2011 time. I managed to finish the Whiskey Off Road 2011 in just over 4 and a half hours. 4 Hours seemed a lofty goal at the time, but I knew I could manage. I would be back to the best race in the USA- Epic Rides’ Whiskey Off Road. An event that draws almost 1800 riders and racers to sip sweet singletrack for 15, 25 or 50 miles. In addition to the incredible riding, Todd Sadow, race promoter, managed to secure $30,000 in CASH for the Pro field. And he even decided to pay evenly for men and women. I know, it sounds surreal.... [Read the full story]

Events

Bicycle Maintenance Clinics @ Sport Chalet :: September 24 and 28, 2011

September 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Join mtbchick at Sport Chalet in La Canada Flintridge 24 September 2011 at 10:30 for a bicycle maintenance and cycling gear clinic! And on 28 September (Wednesday) at 7:30p at Sport Chalet in Laguna Niguel! Read More →

Races

Sea Otter Classic 2012 :: Mountain Bike Racing Revival?

November 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Pros Return to Long Course, Amateurs: No License Required for Mountain Bike Races The Sea Otter Classic is the largest cycling festival in the world, hosting 5 days of expo, Pro racing, amateur racing and fun rides. In 2012, the Classic will run April 19-22 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. Sweeping changes are on tap for the 2012 Sea Otter Classic. “The essence of Sea Otter is the long cross country course,” says “Frosty” Jeff Frost, Director of Athlete Services for Sea Otter. “Many, many, many professional riders made the request the last two years,... [Read the full story]

Ask-a-Chick

Q: I am wondering what would be a good entry level mountain bike for my wife?

September 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Q: Hey mtbchick! i am wondering what would be a good entry level mountain bike for my wife? she has had a big box store roadmaster womens bike forever, and she is ready to move up to something that doesn’t weigh close to that of a Abrams tank. i am a fan of trek bikes and was looking at the trek 820 WSD, but was wondering if there is something along the same lines we should check out? we originally had a budget of 200 but if i can get a new trek for 300ish we may go that route. thoughts comments ideas? A: Dear Gracious Husband, It definitely sounds like your wife is ready for an upgrade!... [Read the full story]

How-To

Spinning :: Getting Started with a Heart Rate Monitor

August 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Spinning is a great way to exercise and lose weight, but it is even better with the proper tools to take your workouts from aimless to scientific. If you are new to Spin, getting started early on with a heart rate monitor will ensure you train your body to burn fat as fuel and achieve your goals sooner. A heart rate monitor is a simple machine comprised of a watch and a strap placed around your chest. The strap transmits your heart beat rate to the watch, which records your heart rate. Data collected can then be stored, analyzed and shared with a coach or with friends on Strava.com or mapmyride.com. The... [Read the full story]

People

The Wrong Ending :: Cancer Sucks

April 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

16 April 2012 No. This is not correct. This is not the way the story goes. The ending is too soon. Chapters are missing. The story, which began about 3 months ago, was one of courage, valor, and strength. One of a woman who had overcome, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, the ravages of breast cancer. Someone who renewed my hope in humanity. Someone who had a spectacular sense of humor. Someone who knew how to love, how to give, how to receive and how to live. Someone whose qualities I wish I could call my own. Her name was Milly. Milagros. A miracle. I met Milly for the first time... [Read the full story]

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Whiskey Now, Whine Later :: 2012 Whiskey Off Road Pro Race blog by Tonya

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I Break Stuff :: A Rash of Break-Ups and Bike Part Explosions

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The Unbearable Lateness of Being :: The Anatomy of a Bike Commute

The last thing I thought I’d do when I moved to Southern California was sit in a car all day trying to get to work and back home. Although I spent a few shorts months commuting from Altadena to Woodland Hills one or two times per week, and again a few short months driving to Toluca Lake a couple of times per...

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The Lee Bird Birthday Ride :: 7 Riders, 4 Peaks, 63 Miles on Dirt

“No way! That’s impossible!” The words fell heavy into the fire of his psyche and stoked the flames– enough to send Lee Bird on a grueling one day adventure that would become an annual epic mountain bike ride. The “Lee Bird Birthday Ride”, also known as the “4 Peaks Ride”,...

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