It is hard to imagine a more difficult century than Blood, Sweat and Gears. I highly recommend actually training before riding this. Hmmm – note to self.
My hat (helmet) goes off to everyone who has ever tackled this many headed hydra. I am blessed to be associated with many seriously talented athletes as friends. For a hot and windy, there were some seriously fast times posted.
Life is challenging at times. We go through periods where we forget what we are doing and why.
I love to ride my bike. There is no other time when I totally forget all the rest of the world. Riding is sacred. Riding is art. Riding is a completely immersive experience.
Teaching others to ride is about getting them past the mechanics such that they can enjoy the moment. I wish these feelings upon everyone.
Enjoy your bike.
State of mind, I have recently rediscovered, is incredibly important to success, happiness and performance. All of us have lots of distractions and excuses for “not showing up.”
Having just completed my thirtieth year of riding and racing bikes, many aspects of cycling culture are so integrated with my life that it all feels perfectly normal and logical. For example, I have been shaving my legs since college. It would seem totally strange – in fact bizarre and twisted – for me to let it grow.
The Ironmantini is Martini Perfection. The elements are simple, and it’s all about the technique to make it great.
