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So…you nervous?
“So…you nervous?” I've been asked this question at least four times a day for the past week now. It's generally accompanied by a knowing grin and a slight eyebrow raise. Not that I mind. Everyone wants to know how I'm feeling in the last few days before I compete in my first half Ironman. … Continue reading
2014 cycling season stats
This post is long, long overdue! The 2014 cycling season was beyond good to me. From January to September, I followed the peloton around the world. Below I’ve listed stats and superlatives from my spectating, but this can never capture how much I appreciate the countless people I met along the way who left … Continue reading
Tour du Mont Blanc day 3
The last day of our trip promised to be the longest and hardest yet. Each morning I’d wake up with stiff calves but after 5 minutes of hiking, my legs relaxed and felt fresh and new again. Morning mountains. In the sun, it was warm but in the shade, it was awfully cold! … Continue reading
Tour du Mont Blanc day 1
My ears perked up. “…And coming up after the break: travel tips from Matt Lauer,” came the voice from the TV. “Oh this could be good,” I thought. It’s been a bit of a while now, but here’s what I remember of Matt Lauer’s travel tips. 1. If you think you’ll get … Continue reading
La Vuelta a España reflection & stats
Like so many riders, I, too, have had to abandon the Vuelta in the Pyrenees. The good news is that I have more races lined up in my schedule, but we'll get to that. The Vuelta is a totally different animal than the Tour de France. The Tour is prestige and glamour, while the … Continue reading
Tour de France: set up, stats, & thanks
I know the Tour is over, but humor me for one final Tour posting for 2013! The Tour is essentially massive logistical nightmare requiring hundreds of vehicles, hundreds of cyclists, and hundreds of staff and crew to set up and break down the course every day in a different location. While I followed the … Continue reading
Africa stats
In just under two months in Africa, I’ve been on… 1 flight (1:15), 17 buses (87:40), 1 ferry (2:20), and had 1 private driver (13:30). I’ve stayed in… 2 tents over 11 nights, 21 hotels and 28 different hotel beds, 1 bus station, and 1 airport. I’ve visited… 16 different towns and cities … Continue reading
Goodbye, Europe!
In another couple of hours, I’ll be out the door and heading to London Heathrow to catch a flight to Tanzania! Over the next four months, Mini Bear and I will travel around five east African countries so be sure to use the new subscribe option in the sidebar to stay up to date with … Continue reading