Author Archives: Christie

Call Me Maybe: Alta Alpina Challenge

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Christie

The march to The Death Ride carries on. Everyone I talk to says that TDR is overrated. “Too many people, it’s amateur hour. The Alta Alpina Challenge is better supported, has fewer people, and if you do it right, more … Continue reading →

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Pesky, the First Real Road Race – June 23, 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Christie

I don’t remember exactly when I decided to enter the Pescadero Coastal Classic Road Race. Sometime last week I think. I’ve been wanting to do more racing, but have felt a little bit intimidated by it all; the effort levels, … Continue reading →

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Death Ride Training Camp – June 15-17, 2012

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Christie

For those not familiar with The Death Ride, it’s basically a big, long, hilly, punishing bicycle ride. It’s kind of famous. I’d had plans to ride it this year, although I didn’t have a ticket (tickets for the 2012 ride … Continue reading →

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Golden State Race Series, May 6, 2012

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Christie

Bicycle races feel a little bit like motorcycle races, only with less stuff, less expense, and more pain. The Golden State Race Series Circuit Race was in Rancho Cordova, near Sacramento, in a blocked off business park. A circuit race … Continue reading →

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Sea Otter Circuit Race, W4

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Christie

So, Sea Otter, Laguna Seca, my second bicycle race. I was in a “circuit race” on Friday and it was mayhem out there. At some point on the first lap, some chick’s handlebars rammed me in the butt. A girl … Continue reading →

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