Somewhere Between Atrophy and a Trophy (or) Racer 1282
So, any etymologists among readers in the ether? Is the word for the wasting of unused muscle the antonym for the prize in a contest? I’d have to guess yes. New England CycloCross 2011 will be winding down and I am fraught that failing to find time delve into the fray of the CAT 3 field to fight for a finish in the mid fifties, I’ve failed maintain my muscle tone, let alone finagle a few points. There is still a bit of time to tune up... Read More
Cyclo Cross Disc Brake Discussion This Morning
German Guy:Hi List, Just a brief update on the recent semiheated debate concerning an upcoming change of paradigm in cyclocross racing: The racing season has started here in Europe, and I have yet to see a single (!) racer with disc-brakes. Cheers, M. Budd:The component manufacturers still haven’t caught up, as soon as a disc system is available that doesn’t carry a substantial weight penalty you’ll be seeing them out there. He’s... Read More
The Pain of Success
The debilitating leg cramp that just coursed up my left hamstring and threatened to turn into the dreaded double by cramping the quadricepts or calf as well as I stretched it are as sure evidence as any that BBW #23 does indeed do its job as a fun woods riding bike. (And that I’d better start getting some more miles in before cyclocross season really heats up) I didn’t push it too hard or clean every section of trail but the bike was responsive... Read More
