travel

Tour of Walla Walla

Yesterday afternoon Heather, Ted and I drove out here for the Tour of Walla Walla. We are staying with a host family Intermountain Orthopaedics has

Tax Day Circuit Race

“Well, that sucked” best summarizes today’s race in Pocatello. Ted, Ben, and I drove to Pocatello to do a new race on the Utah Cycling

Return Home

Eagle, ID — After my ride yesterday, I had time to eat well and then pack up my bike and drop it off at FedEx. Since

Fountain Hills

Phoenix, AZ — We shifted sleeping arrangements last night and I finally ended up getting a good nights sleep. What a difference that makes…my resting HR

Florence, I Mean, Usery Pass Ride

Phoenix, AZ — Heather and I set out to ride to Florence today. The day was more overcast than yesterday and my legs felt even worse!

Active Adult Communities

Phoenix, AZ — This afternoon, after our ride, Heather and I went with her mother to look at another active adult community. Also known as retirement

Group Ride to Beeline

Phoenix, AZ — Last night we moved to Heather’s cousin’s house. Since we’re staying a few more days, we didn’t want to impose on our host

Valley of the Sun Criterium and GC

Phoenix, AZ — Today starts with my race at 10:30 AM. I got much better sleep last night and my resting HR was reasonable this morning.

Valley of the Sun Road Race

Phoenix, AZ — For some reason I could hardly sleep last night. I felt like I was laying in bed all night. I think I only

Valley of the Sun Time Trial

Phoenix, AZ — First stage race of the year and I’m glad it’s starting out with the time trial. Since we had a minivan, Laura and

Ready to Race!

Phoenix, AZ — Ted and I flew back down to sunny Phoenix, Arizona this morning. We both took the early America West non-stop flight which put

Bye Max!

Phoenix, AZ — Today we’re leaving for cold Boise, ID. We’ve been staying with family friends from Heather’s youth. They’ve been great hosts and we really

Around the Mountain

Phoenix, AZ — Like yesterday, we headed out early to meet up with the Landis crew. On Sundays, they do the “Round the Mountain” ride. This

Ahwatukee Foothills

Phoenix, AZ — Ted and I did Landis Cyclery’s group ride today. Being a Saturday, this is the day they do loops around the Ahwatukee Foothills

Tortilla Flats

Phoenix, AZ — Yesterday we only rode an hour and half in anticipation of today’s ride, Tortilla Flats. This is one of my favorite rides down

Carefree and Barlett Lake

Phoenix, AZ — Today the three of us met up with Jim, whom we met on Sunday’s century. Jim lives way up north in Cave Creek.

Saguaro Reservoir

Phoenix, AZ — Today Ted and I headed out on our own while Heather attended to business. We rode out over Usery, then over to Saguaro

Casa Grande Century

Phoenix, AZ — Arizona is a popular place for cyclists and there were a number of Sunday ride options to choose from. The popular, Landis Cyclery‘s

Have bikes, will ride!

Phoenix, AZ — Here we are in warm, sunny Phoenix! My teammate Ted and I are anxious to get some good miles in. Heather will join

Ready for Phoenix

Eagle, ID — Tomorrow we’re headed to Phoenix for some warm weather training. Phoenix is a great place to train because it almost never rains, is at