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 [...]
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”, began in 2004. An excerpt [...]
Dinner with mtbchick :: Seared Duck Breast
Gourmet dinners are best made at home. They cost a fraction of a 5 star restaurant bill, and it’s fun to prepare good food with loved ones. We’re on a kick here in the mtbchick test kitchen, and together with Alex Boone, we’ve created an amazing duck dish.
Pro Girl Get Together and Tango :: mtbchick Tonya blog
I don’t dislike riding with the guys. In fact I enjoy being pushed to become a stronger cyclist, and the group of guys I ride with actually do not resemble a roving locker room as you might imagine. They are respectful adults who typically behave in a mature manner. It is, however, gratifying riding with women, and especially so with another Pro.
Where Was I When December Arrived? :: mtbchick drives a giant truck or two and lives to tell about it
I was wandering around on my bike and stopped by Dorothy Wong and Jeff Herring’s (www.socalcross.org) place to see how they fared in the apocalyptic wind storm. Jeff was in Chinatown building the course for the weekend’s UCI cyclocross races, and surprisingly Dorothy was at home, frantic and on fire as usual. Naturally, I was [...]
Giro Sica Women’s MTB Shoe and Giro Aeon Helmet :: Reviews
I love the Giro Sica and the Giro Aeon as an ensemble. The matching helmet and shoes have been my go-to for the past year, and I love every minute I’m wearing the two together. They look great, fit great and perform at the highest level. Here are my reviews and photos. Giro Sica Women’s [...]
Specialized S-Works MTB Shoe for Women :: Sneak Peek
Specialized S-Works MTB Shoe for Women $360 All I want for Christmas is a brand new pair of Specialized S-Works Mountain Bike Shoes made for Women! These beauties arrived last week, and here is a first look. We’ll post a review once we’ve had them on the dirt for a month or so. Specialized continues [...]
Dinner with mtbchick :: Best Bison Burger with Haricots Verts and Roasted Potatoes
One of the joys of being a cyclist is the amount of food one can eat. And the privilege of consuming a burger is one of pure bliss. As challenging as it may be to convince a vegetarian to partake in meat eating, the resulting happiness is worth the effort.
Bewilderment in Altadena
Southern California was swarmed with unusually strong Santa Ana winds Wednesday evening. The San Gabriel Valley was hit particularly hard, downing trees, knocking out the power and generally wreaking havoc on the area. Peak winds were clocked around 97 miles per hour on Whitaker Peak, according to the LA Times.
Lunch with mtbchick :: Roasted Tomato and Orange Bell Pepper Soup with Mushroom Panini
After a cold ride in the mountains, nothing warms the heart and soul like a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich. And here at mtbchick.com kitchen, we’ve turned into a bit of a soup kitchen– where we feed hungry mountain bikers. The latest soup on the menu is the Roasted Tomato and Orange Bell [...]
