Backward Mutters

The Ramblers were out en masse at last night’s FMR. I hadn’t been there since June — I don’t believe, and what a welcome back I received. My average heartrate was 161, though I think for the ride it was near 170 for an hour and a half. What can…

I got bit and bought the last 54 c Trek XO-1 cyclocross in the Trek warehouse. Man is it fun. If you don’t believe me, watch this. You can’t beat mud, downhill turns, and sliding bikes. Thankfully my rides have been a lot more easy and serene. My son and…

Fleche means “arrow” or “dart” and refers to the type bicycling race that begins in one place and ends down the road in another such as the spring classic Fleche Wallonne. Incidentally, Juan Antionio Flecha (aka the Spanish Flanderian) rides for Rabobank and came in second for the fleche race,…

It’s really misnamed. I know it’s supposed to be a play on the name of the band, but “tears” is what I was reduced to. I think if there had been one more climb after Mast Gap, I would’ve burst into tears. Here’s a “big guy’s” account of this tearful…

2007 Blood, Sweat and Gears lived up to to the promises. Here’s the Good Doctor’s account: Getting to the line early. 0700. Good call. I probably burned way too many matches getting up Shull’s Mill. My heart rate was 180+ for some 17 minutes (that’s well above threshold for me).…