Tag: cycling
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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…
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My Race Jitters Begin!
Well, I finally got off the fence…though I’m not sure whether to cheer or say “Yikes!” 2017 Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling Today I signed up for the Division IV (novice) 5K hill climb and the 20K time trial cycling events at the Huntsman World Senior Games, set for Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, respectively.…
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RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s 40K Cycling Road Race
The 2017 National Senior Games women’s cycling 40K road race capped off the week-long competition on Friday, June 9. Of the 61 women who started the race, 47 crossed the finish line. The course was the same as the 20K road race, adding a second loop to cover the distance. Despite the challenges, only milliseconds…
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RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s Cycling 20K Road Race
At the 2017 National Senior Games, 59 women competed in this 20K road race and proved speed has no age limit! Speeds ranged from 11 to 21.3 miles per hour on the 12.4274-mile course with an overall elevation gain of 591 feet! The race took place on Thursday, June 8. View the course here on…