Less than one month to go…
It seemed like forever, but it’s not less than one month to go. After my friend had decided not to go (after being sick), she still insisted on driving me to Paris. …
First big weekend
Many years ago, before I was a mom, I trained for the Trans Provence and put in as much as 14 to 16 hours a week. It did cause some friction between …
Feeling somewhat pleased
With 10 weeks to go, I’m looking back at a ride I did last Saturday. I was supposed to do about 3 hours, but I figured the weather was going to be …
Sauerland long slow gravel ride, a TNR test
This weekend I went to Sauerland to visit family, the Schützenfest and to ride. Because, how can I not ride there? Altitude and an abundance of gravel paths to choose from, it’s …
Pre-adventure fun or obsession?
So James Olsen from the Torino Nice Rally just confirmed he received our card in the mail. Unless more than 300 women will register and he will do a draw, we are …
19 weeks to go…
Yes, I did it! I just registered for the 2022 Torino Nice Rally, departing September 5th from Turin. I won’t be alone as my old teammate Marieke will join me. As I …
It’s just like nothing happend…
Never before did I feel like I’m behind on all my plans like I am now. In my mind, I’m 6 months behind. 6 months ago I was fit and getting fitter. …
Yes, we have a date!
We have a date: September 5th 2022 (https://torino-nice.weebly.com/). No signups yet, when that changes you’ll be the first to hear it from me.
A year of plant-based cycling
I started with a plant-based diet on January 1st of 2021, after reading books and watching the Game Changers documentary on Netflix. In the past I have followed a vegetarian diet for …
What’s up for next year?
A year ago my longtime bike buddy and best friend Annemieke and I choose the inaugural The Ride Gravel as our main event. The one big thing we’d ride together. The best …