Tagged With: beach
2015 La Vuelta stage 10
An overnight rain I. Valencia did nothing to cool temperatures but it did make for a striking sky over the beach this morning. Valencia officially speaks Spanish and Valencian so there was an additional emcee on hand this morning alongside Juanma. The sign on window had been open for probably 15 minutes before … Continue reading
2015 La Vuelta stage 9
The town of Torrevieja, site of the ninth stage's start, isn't much itself but the beach certainly is gorgeous. At the Tour de France, it was Cyril Gautier who was usually the first rider to sign on. At the Vuelta, his teammate Jerome Cousin has been taking that distinction. Stephen Cummings. When … Continue reading
2015 La Vuelta stage 4
Markel Irizar, the first rider at the sign on podium this morning, spotted a friend in the crowd. But first he had to sign autographs for kids from the local cycling club. Geoffrey Soupe. He, too, was pulled in by the kids. Jasper Stuyven. Nick Roche. Roche arrived just … Continue reading
2015 La Vuelta stage 3 departure
I arrived so early that the truck which doubles as the sign on stage hadn't even started to set up yet! So I wandered down to the vacant beach for a little stroll. Is it time to put up the start line? Nah. The teams could hardly have parked any closer to the … Continue reading
2015 La Vuelta stage 1 TTT
Neutralized or not, the finish line awaited each of the 22 teams and at the end of the night, one man would wear the leader's jersey. MTN Qhubeka led in by Louis Meintjes. Team Colombia. FDJ. Lotto Jumbo. AG2R. Cannondale Garmin. IAM Cycling. Cofidis. Caja Rural. … Continue reading
So…you nervous?
“So…you nervous?” I've been asked this question at least four times a day for the past week now. It's generally accompanied by a knowing grin and a slight eyebrow raise. Not that I mind. Everyone wants to know how I'm feeling in the last few days before I compete in my first half Ironman. … Continue reading
Clásica San Sebastián
It wasn't until the Tour ended and I had a day to relax and then some time to check out the logistics that I realized I'd be able to catch the 34th Clásica San Sebastián. I had a little time to check out the surf town ahead of the race. A map might tell … Continue reading
The rest of the South Island, New Zealand
At this point, we bid farewell to Corentin. With a one year visa, he had the freedom to travel slower than those of us with the standard 90 day visas. Five of us rented a tightly packed car and headed to the southern tip of the South Island. The Catlins Beaches, lighthouses, tree climbing, … Continue reading
North Island, New Zealand
In the interest of time and with the reality of more cycling looming on the horizon (lucky me!), I'm going to abbreviate my New Zealand posts. I spent about 10 weeks there at the cusp of 2013/2014 with the goals of hiking and generally playing outside. Paihia: Gentle hikes at the northern end of … Continue reading
TDU rest day
I was up and out the door early today to head to the beach where Sky was hosting a group ride. It was a mild mob scene! I stood back and didn't try to push my way through. After photos, we hopped on our bikes and hit the road. But, Kathryn, you're thinking. … Continue reading