England
Revolution Series Track Cycling
Recently I jumped on a plane for the first time in months and headed to London to catch two of the three track cycling sessions in the Revolution Series. Friday night session Alex Rasmussen looking particularly relaxed. Glenn O'Shea and Jack Bobridge warming up. How can you not cheer for a rider … Continue reading
Tour de France stage 3
Today Richard Virenque, the eternal King of the Mountains who won the climber's jersey 7 times in 11 years, was on hand at the sign in. Everyone has the same goal at a sign on: to get a few autographs from your favorite riders. My dad and I arrived in time to get a … Continue reading
Tour de France stage 2
When my train pulled in to York late yesterday, I wasn't interested in taking any photos of York's Tour decorations but when I walked by this Indian restaurant and their homage to the absent Sir Bradley Wiggins, I caved. And as a mediocre knitter, I appreciated the work that went into these bike cozies. … Continue reading
Tour de France stage 1
At last year's Tour, in addition to enjoying so many days of fantastic racing, I met a handful of people who worked for Le Tour and there were 2 people in particular I was hoping to see again this year. Within minutes of my arrival at the sign on podium, Kevin and Gerry, my Dutch … Continue reading
Tour de France Eve
Tour de France Eve may not be a bank holiday, but it's certainly feeling festive in Leeds ahead of the Grand Depart! The rain has started but it hasn't discouraged souvenir shoppers. I've seen UCI president Brian Cookson and Tour organizer Christian Prudhomme about town, both chatting with excited fans. Prudhomme and … Continue reading
London-Surrey Classic
This weekend saw a festival of cycling in London involving tens of thousands of people. The morning began with the London-Surrey 100, a century for amateur cyclists. More than 15,000 cyclists began and by 5pm, a little over 15,000 cyclists had finished. Wladimiro D’Ascenzo of Italy was the first amateur to cross the finish line. … Continue reading
Shut up legs!
This weekend I had the wonderful privilege of meeting one of my heroes: cyclist Jens Voigt. He was participating in a charity bike ride to raise money for The Epilepsy Society in New Forest, England. The evening before the ride, the weather didn’t look terribly promising with one direction pure sunshine and the other rain … Continue reading
Goodbye, Europe!
In another couple of hours, I’ll be out the door and heading to London Heathrow to catch a flight to Tanzania! Over the next four months, Mini Bear and I will travel around five east African countries so be sure to use the new subscribe option in the sidebar to stay up to date with … Continue reading
Special delivery #7
I spent the afternoon at London’s Natural History Museum to see their phenomenal exhibit on Robert Falcon Scott’s fatal expedition to the South Pole. I can’t recommend it enough! Catch it before it closes in early September if you’re in London. Mini Bear and I delivered Galapagos post card #7 to a flat in … Continue reading
Thank you!
Wow, the Olympics have been over for a week already! They absolutely flew by and I loved every minute. Here are a few photos of spectators that are too good not to post! The day after the Olympics ended, I left town for a couple of quiet days. At the airport, I … Continue reading