Author Archives: Kathryn
World Championships: Jr Women’s & U23 Men’s ITTs
I had a great time at the Junior Women's individual time trial this morning. Because women's cycling unfortunately doesn't have the same appeal as men's, I was able to watch the race from a couple of different spots and even see some of the pre-race behind the scenes logistical stuff I find so fascinating. … Continue reading
World Championships: TTT
Day 1 of the World Championships! As I explained to at least 15 different people in 2 different languages (apparently the French were better informed than English and Spanish speakers) throughout the day, today was the only day all week when the cyclists would ride for their trade teams as opposed to riding for … Continue reading
TTT test run
I'm back in Florence for the second time this year and both times I've been here, it's been to watch cycling. The UCI World Championships will take place in the city over the coming week, starting tomorrow with the team time trial. Today was the first day the organizers closed the course to cars, … Continue reading
Cairo, Egypt
Hello, reader! My trip to Egypt was already a few months ago but I never finished posting about it because I got more than a little sidetracked following 5 different cycling races across 8 different countries, so bear with me as I finish up Egypt! (And don't worry, there are more upcoming races on my … Continue reading
GPCQM Montreal
Arriving early to the start/finish line ensured us the best possible spot to go for rider autographs. Unfortunately for Hermano, Cameron, and I, the street was a wide boulevard with a median running down the center that promised to make it difficult to entice the peloton the sign autographs. In fact the median was … Continue reading
GPCQM transfer day…and a few riders
Hermano and I traveled by train to Montreal today for tomorrow's GP race. Walking the short few blocks to the hotel, we saw several riders from Lotto and a couple of other teams returning to the hotel from their training rides and as we approached the check in desk, there was Jesus Hernandez, complete with … Continue reading
GPCQM Quebec
The clouds this morning looked like they were going to cooperate for the 201 kilometer race which would take the peloton on a 16 lap circuit through Quebec City. My brother, who I call Hermano, and I scouted out the team presentation area and parked ourselves in what we hoped would be a good … Continue reading
GPCQM Sprint Challenge
I spent yesterday catching 3 flights to leave Europe and arrive in Quebec City. Why? Well, for cycling, of course! This weekend is the 4th annual Grand Prix Cyclistes Quebec & Montreal. I used my layover in Toronto constructively and had a good arts and crafts session which earned me a couple of looks from … Continue reading
La Vuelta a España reflection & stats
Like so many riders, I, too, have had to abandon the Vuelta in the Pyrenees. The good news is that I have more races lined up in my schedule, but we'll get to that. The Vuelta is a totally different animal than the Tour de France. The Tour is prestige and glamour, while the … Continue reading
La Vuelta a España stage 15
Today’s Vuelta stage is the longest of all at 225 kilometers and travels through 4 categorized climbs. Igor Anton of Euskaltel was the first rider to sign on this morning. Graeme Brown gave an interview. Juan Antonio Flecha. Evgueni Petrov was my first Saxo autograph of the day. He seemed really … Continue reading