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The last day of the ride was definitely the best one, as it was super scenic, fast (except for the wind at some points), & the end was in sight! Matthew & I had never done a back-to-back-to-back ride like this before, so it was definitely a challenging experience & one that will be remembered! Thanks to everyone who put …
Started out as a cold ride with little sleep & energy (due to the crazy wind last night – it was inTENTS (get it? Intense = “in tents” cause we were camping 🙂 ). Luckily, Matthew & I were prepared with tights & jackets to keep us somewhat warm. We didn’t truly warm up until the lunch stop – where …
Matthew & I had a blast pedaling the plains and stopping at each Ed Station to learn more about Colorado agriculture! From J.A. Timmerman Cattle Company and Noble Energy, to NGL Water Solutions and the Wild Animal Sanctuary – there was so much to see! We loved the Wildlife Sanctuary so much that we were nearly the last ones to …
Even while on vacation, we find a way to train for the race! This past weekend, we explored Chicago the best way we knew how: Renting Divvi Bikes – just $9.95 for the day or $7.95 with the online discount code (email sign up found here: http://try.divvybikes.com/save-2/) – you just have to visit a station to exchange/renew bike checkout every …
I just bought my first pair of biking shorts (got some Cannondale’s on the cheap, of course, thanks to Matthew searching and finding them on Nashbar!). They’re so much more comfortable than the short running spandex I used to ride in, as they prevent my bare legs from rubbing on the bike seat while pedaling – I definitely recommend getting …