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… what to go for!? The last cyclocross race while in France was looking good for another podium, the course was not too hard and I felt good. Even brought my own cheer squad of Virginia and visiting Aussie friend, Sue. Then the rain started sprinkling dampness and the wooden board, that helped us get […]
Read MoreShort video of the final Saturday bunch ride in the South of France. Thank you to all in the Sorèze Vélo club who have made me feel welcome and I enjoyed riding with you all! Merci à tous dans le club Sorèze Vélo qui ont fait sentir comme chez moi et je aimé rouler avec […]
Read MoreWe were invited to celebrate me leaving the local bike club, the “Soréze Velo Club” … ok, maybe they were a little sad as well. Wine, cheese, sausages, breadsticks, aperitifs, speeches and an award at the end, for being a “strong and considerate rider and club member”. The host is a collector of cycling paraphernalia […]
Read MoreHeaded to another cyclocross race, driving for 1:30hr to get to Martes-Tolosane, south of Toulouse. The course was a true interesting cross format, wet, muddy, some climbing, boards etc… all looking good so far, registered to race and thought I’d go for a pre-race cruise around the course. Went back to the car to change […]
Read MoreRode another cyclocross event and managed to get 1st in category and ca.12th overall out of about 40 or so riders. Getting the hang of the bike but still hesitant during the mass starts. Great to see the kids all enjoying a shorter version of the track and all getting a medal and some even […]
Read MoreAs the weather turns colder and the roadie season closes the Cyclocross season kicks off around Europe. Seeing my trusty ex-Blunn Trek mountain bike was feeling a bit worse for wear, I decided to pass it onto a local rider that wasn’t relying on a 100% working off-road bike and still will be able to […]
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