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Fit for Life Half-Marathon

StaticmapUhl in Garden City, ID – From Hawk Stadium then eastbound on Greenbelt to far end of Julia Davis Park and back. Data for race-only.

Cernitz ButterCup II and Sidi Spiders

My old Sidi Dominators were 5 or 6 years old. The sole had started to give out and so it was time to get a new set. The Sidi Spider shoes are much like my old Dominators except they in pretty much every way they are better. Replaceable sole. Replaceable tread. Better buckle design. Blah blah blah. Plus they are shiny. Nothing better than make a shoe that is meant for cyclocross and MTB all shiny. Maybe they will clean up better. But that means I have to actually clean up my shoes in between races. I am used to just hosing them down and calling it good.

Meridian Barn Sour 10k

Staticmap Uhl in Meridian, ID – Lap 2 is the actual race. Laps 1 and 3 were warm-up and cool-down. I think the course was a little short...GPS reports 6.05 miles while a 10k should be ~6.2 miles. 10k adjusted time would have been 39:30.

Idaho State Road Race Championship

In an attempt to increase participation, the Idaho State RR was moved to June for 2009. The gruelling event had been held in late August for the better part of the last ten years, and it was hoped that shifting the event from the dog days of summer would infuse some fresh blood in the bragging rights only race.

Mt Hood Cycling Classic

For the second time in 2009 a major stage race opened with a Panorama Point Prologue. Just like the Redlands race, the Mt Hood Cycling Classic begins with a short run up to a scenic vista named Panorama Point. However, instead of looking out over a mass of Southern California urban sprawl, this vista offers a breathtaking view: two giant volcanoes bookending the confluence of the East and West forks of the Hood River, and an endless stretch of delicious fruit orchards.

Life may suck...But not entirely

Yesterday all I could appreciate was my steady-minded boyfriend, and my puddle-jumping horse. I have a great boyfriend, I have a great horse, I have a great boyfriend, I have a great horse....Today, I found a few more things.Our garden is starting to flourish, I'm getting ridiculously good grades and teacher comments in school, and I have a new bike to carry me on adventures far and wide.We are growing blue potatoes, and I was surprised by the beauty of their flowers

Jacob Rathe Reports from Italy

I can't believe this kid.  He's having some amazing adventures in Italy right now, racing for the US Jr. National team.  Give his account of Giro Di Basilicata a read, and remember he's only 17! 

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