Author Archives: luke

Since I got to see my new bike at the Expo, I’ve been thinking a lot about it. There is just something to be said for a new bike that isn’t like anything else. I’ve pretty much loved every bike … Continue reading →

I spent all day Saturday in Seattle at Cascade Bicycle Club’s Bike Expo. Among their guest presenters, I was there to mostly to see Chris Carmichael, but of course thoroughly enjoyed seeing presentations by Katie Compton (of cyclocross fame), Craig … Continue reading →

Last night I went out for a short ride of about an hour and found myself at the top of local Tumwater Hill. This area used to be covered with trees as recently as last year, but now is denuded … Continue reading →

Yesterday I completed my first road cycling race at the first of three training races around Mason Lake north of Shelton, WA. Our starting group (Category 5) was around 50 riders by my estimation. Within our group, I recognized several … Continue reading →

Last night I hosted a Core Exercise Clinic in my office for members of the cycling team that I race for here in Olympia. The question was asked of me whether I ever felt any discomfort on the bike because … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I tried getting back on the trainer for a quick lunchtime ride. It quickly became obvious that I had some major residual pain in my knee from the previous day. Since I haven’t had this problem ever before, it’s … Continue reading →

Next week will be my first road race of 2008, and, um… ever. This time, next week, I’ll be checking my gear over for an early Saturday trip up to Mason Lake, which is north of Shelton, WA. This coming … Continue reading →