Category Archives: Race Reports

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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Race Starts

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Christie

How did I start racing? I get asked that a lot. As if yuppie, thirtysomething ladies don’t look like motorcycle racers, gosh! I could lie and say it didn’t happen overnight, that I grew up on a racetrack, or was … Continue reading →

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CSC Round 3, Willow Springs, Part 2

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Christie

Friday night we had a peaceful plate of Enchiladas Suizas at the Golden Cantina. I bought some water, nail clippers, leg cramp pills, and a shower pouf at the drugstore. Saturday morning was race tech, followed by a pretty full … Continue reading →

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CSC Round 3, Willow Springs, Part 1

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Christie

There’s a place downtown, Where the freaks all come around. It’s a hole in the wall. It’s a dirty free for all. Ke$ha, Take it Off This song always reminds me of Willow Springs International Raceway, and some of the … Continue reading →

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AFM Round 4 Thunderhill, WERA West Fontana Double Header

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Christie

This was a pretty unusual weekend. I’m trying to win three women’s roadracing championships, because it would be rad. There are a lot of women racing on the west coast in regional series, so to do so would be quite … Continue reading →