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]
What a Busy Month
September 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
August flew by faster than ever and here we are at the end of September. Between Leadville, the Vegas Ride, Interbike, Moab, and now recovering at home, I feel as if I could write a novel to catch up, which I will, but this is a start. I raced the Baldy Hill Climb over the [..read more]
The Week After
August 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
I can’t believe it’s been just over a week since the high of Leadville. I’m still pretty high, but it seems so long ago! I’ve been polishing off all the bikes that have been neglected while the Fate was racing. The Safire, the Enduro, the P Bike are all getting some ride time! It’s been [..read more]
The Official Leadville 100 Race Recap
August 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
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]
Crested Butte 100 Tomorrow
July 30, 2011 By 4 Comments
I spent today riding on part of the course and having my Specialized Fate dialed in by the SRAM mechanics. We also participated in a racer Q and A with Dave Wiens and showed Race Across the Sky as well. It was a relaxing and fun day, the sort of day you need just before [..read more]
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