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Author Archives: Kathryn

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2014 Ponferrada Worlds: Jr Women’s road race

The sun was still low in the sky when the Junior Women turned up to complete 4 laps of the 18.2k circuit for the Worlds road race title. Below: Italy and Sweden.   The South African team signed on…   …before one rider brought her bike over to be adjusted.   I was thrilled to … Continue reading »

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2014 Ponferrada Worlds: U23 Men’s road race

Ten laps of an 18.2k course would determine the winner of the U23 men’s road race this afternoon. Below: the American men arrived ahead of sign on.   I like how these fans are hedging their bets.   The best spot in town (if you want a shot at making it to the podium, anyway) … Continue reading »

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2014 Ponferrada Worlds: Elite Men’s TT

Lots of activity in the prep area for the final TT in the 2014 World Championships. Below: the Slovenian team took no chances and brought 4 bikes for their 2 riders to be checked.   Gabor Fejes was helped into his skinsuit before his coach pinned his race number on.   Segundo Navarrete of Ecuador … Continue reading »

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2014 Ponferrada Worlds: Elite Women’s TT

After a brisk morning, the sun came out in time for the start of the Elite Women's TT. Below: a staff member from USA Cycling carried American TT champion Alison Powers's bike after it passed UCI inspection.   You can always count on Croatia to have an eye catching kit.   Big cheers from the … Continue reading »

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2014 Ponferrada Worlds: Jr Men’s TT

Nevermind that I wasn't originaly planning to watch the 2014 UCI Cycling World Championships in person and that it was a scramble to find last minute flights and accommodation that weren't embarrassingly expensive and that I helped my cousin PR in a half marathon just a handful of hours before I started a 19 hour … Continue reading »

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2014 GPCQM Montreal

Since last year we learned it was super difficult to get rider autographs at the Montreal sign on, we mostly just relaxed and watched the team presentation this morning. We did manage to talk with a few riders, including Phil Gaimon. Talking with Phil was a big goal for the weekend and he was nice … Continue reading »

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2014 GPCQM Quebec

It wasn’t quite as easy to get rider autographs this year as it was last year, but meeting up with a couple of local friends from last year, getting to watch the race with Hermano and Wifey, and with a strong field contesting the win, it was bound to be a great day regardless of … Continue reading »

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2014 GPCQM Sprint Challenge

With the pair of Grand Prix races starting tomorrow, today saw the 4th annual Sprint Challenge. It’s a fun concept: each team fields one rider for the 1k course in a knockout tournament. Understandably, some riders take it more seriously than others but it’s still a fun warm up race to the upcoming main events. … Continue reading »

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2014 Tour of Alberta stage 5

I don't think the clouds checked the weather forecast today. There was supposed to be a 20% chance of showers, but instead it was a steady rain through much of the morning. Rather than make the riders stay in the rain any longer than necessary, Andrea and I were happy to forego autographs and wander … Continue reading »

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2014 Tour of Alberta stage 4

Let's take a moment to appreciate the official race vehicles.   A couple of days ago, the photographers and race crew started to recognize Andrea and I. Since we were at the sign on with plenty of time (and there was hardly a soul there who wasn't working for the race), the announcer Dave Towle … Continue reading »

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