LaRuta 2011

La Ruta: Pre-Race  J. Andres Varga La Ruta Ready Day 0 and the race wheels are rolling.  We start tomorrow at 5:20 AM.  Today is the last minute bike prep and registration.  My Specialized teammate Todd Wells has arrived, along with team mechanic, Benno Williet.  It will be really fun to have Todd and his [..read more]

The Official Leadville 100 Race Recap

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Leadville Trail 100 2011 As soon as I won the Leadville 100 race last year, I was already getting questions about racing in 2011 and coming back to defend my title and attempt the first ever women’s “threepeat” at this race. I remember saying last year, “can’t I just enjoy this win for a little [..read more]

Argentina: Day One

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No sleep and an all night flight, but I was welcomed to sunny skies and 70 degree F weather in San Martin de los Andes.  Cary Smith, my US teammate for the 24 hrs of Argentina and I met up with Jimena Florit and Martin Santos for a nice ride up to Chapelco ski area [..read more]

Ask Reba Monthly Giveaways!

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Enter to Win! Announcing the first monthly product giveaway with ‘Ask Reba’ Each month Rebecca will be giving away product from one of her incredible sponsors. Entering is easy, just email a question to: askreba@rebeccarusch.com Rebecca, along with our panel of experts (web geek and weekend warrior), will determine the most ‘interesting’ question. The winning [..read more]

South America Winter Training Camp

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South America Winter Training Camp Three weeks down, one to go! I am in my final days of a month long training and racing camp in the lakes district of Patagonian Argentina and Chile. This is my first winter cycling excursion in this part of the world and it has been a fantastic way to [..read more]