Category: Races & Places
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Ohio Senior Games Cancels 2020 Competition
In a newsletter dated April 28, 2020, Deanna Clifford, president of the Ohio Senior Games board of directors, announced the cancellation of the 2020 event for safety reasons related to COVID-19. “The Ohio Senior Olympics (OSO) Board of Trustees has voted to cancel the 2020 State Summer Games for safety reasons related to COVID-19. The…
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Washington State Senior Games to Decide 2020 Fate on May 15
In an email received this morning from Jack Kiley, president of the Washington State Senior Games board of directors, the organization will decide whether or not to cancel this year’s multisport competition for athletes ages 50 or better. The Games, currently scheduled for July 7 through August 3, is the state’s qualifying event for the…
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New Host City for 2020 Oregon Senior Games
In its December newsletter, the National Senior Games reported Corvallis will be the new host city for the 2020 Oregon Senior Games. Registration will open early in the year with competition dates expected in August. Visit Corvallis, the tourism bureau for the city, is the key partner in assembling the new host organization. “Visit Corvallis…
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Who’s Up for a 2020 Road Bike Ride in Southern Utah?
UPDATE: Mesquite Madness rescheduled to November 14, 2020 due to COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Right after my cycling and walking races at the Nevada Senior Games and Huntsman World Senior Games, I took time off to recharge and catch up on other aspects of life. Though I didn’t keep to a structured training or fitness schedule,…
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Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial
At today’s Nevada Senior Games 5K cycling time trial, I experienced my first ever “bike mechanical” — when something goes haywire with one’s bicycle. Luckily the issue wasn’t a flat tire, but one that played havoc with my cadence and confidence about racing well. Last week, I checked out my older Trek FX 7.5, named…