So, what happened?

About a year ago I saw images of my ultra cycling heroines Lael Wilcox and Emily Chappell riding the Torino Nice Rally with a bunch of women. Right then and there I decided to take part in the 2022 Rally.

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Sh*t’s getting real…

I don’t usually use words like that in written text, I even used the * to tone it down, but the reality is… the sh*t is getting real! Aaaaaaaah This weekend I …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Strada Militare dell colle dell'Assietta

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 …

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