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 Lil Raven, on the trainer (after inadvertently leaving my … [Read more...] about Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial
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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. I can feel those pre-race butterflies starting to flutter. They're … [Read more...] about My Race Jitters Begin!
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 separated winners and finishers overall and among the age groups! … [Read more...] about RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s 40K Cycling Road Race
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 Vimeo.com. W50-54 CARVER, Kay | FL | 34:59.790 KURZ, Anna | TX | 35:02.205 … [Read more...] about RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s Cycling 20K Road Race
RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s Cycling 10K Time Trial
At the 2017 National Senior Games, 72 women ages 50 and better raced for top honors and personal records on Monday, June 5. Many hit speeds topping 20 miles per hour, and top riders reaching 21.8 miles per hour! The two lap 5K course featured an elevation gain of 462.6 feet. Check out the rural course here on Vimeo.com. Editor’s note: The milliseconds in the finishing times … [Read more...] about RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s Cycling 10K Time Trial