Category Archives: Bicycles

CCCX XC #7, Fort Ord, July 7, 2012

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Christie

In the quest for true love on two wheels, I did a mountain bike race a week ago Saturday at Monterey’s Fort Ord, part of the CCCX cycling series. I don’t know exactly where I fit in with bicycles, I … Continue reading →

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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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Keep Reaching…Or Something

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Christie

Some friends and I joined up with the San Jose Bicycle Club for their Blue Train ride today. I guess a bunch of people cycling all in a row can be called a train, and they all wear blue outfits, … Continue reading →

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