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.
Torino Nice Rally
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 …
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 …
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 …