Author Archives: Christie

Rehab is for Quitters: GranFonslow Part II

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Christie

So even though I’d never ridden farther than 55 miles, I didn’t feel nervous the morning of Levi’s GranFondo, a 103 mile ride with 8,800 feet of climbing. I knew that no matter what happened, if I had to walk … Continue reading →

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Christie’s Gran Fon-SLOW: Part I

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Christie

This entry is about pedal bikes. You know, a bike that makes roughly .2 horsepower instead of the usual 100+. For a girl who loves speed, it kind of doesn’t really make sense that I’ve gotten bit by the cycling … Continue reading →

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Willow “Filthy Hot Mess” Springs

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Christie

Willow Springs makes me think of the Shel Silverstien poem, Where the Sidewalk Ends. On one side, you have grippy, if just a little bit abrasive, asphalt that feel so good when you’re slathering on throttle like frosting on a … Continue reading →

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WERA West @ Auto Club Speedway, September 5, 2010

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Christie

What do I love most about racing? It’s hard to choose one aspect of it. For one, the sensation of flying. I’ve looked into getting a pilot’s license before, and hucking a bucket of bolts of a Cessna or Piper … Continue reading →

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AFM Round 6 – the Short Version

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Christie

…We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do … Continue reading →

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