4 Laps @ 1.52′19”
7th out of 9
This was my 4th singlespeed race and probably the best one so far, even if the result doesn’t show.
Driving down to Monterey it was overcast and windy, with temps in the low 50s. After chatting with Wade and Seth, we went off for a warm up lap. Counterclockwise loop, about [...]

8hr solo Master Men +40
13 out of 19 in 6 laps @ 7:39
I was watching pics of last year’s race, I was wearing short sleeve jersey and shorts: very different story.
Temps below freezing most of the time, the start was a cold one: most of the course was in ok shape except for a few [...]

Last race planned for the season and with no doubts the hardest one. This was my second Downieville Classic, with a plan to beat last year not so glorious 3:40 time.
Had learned from last year mistakes and fearing again the cramps, so this year I planned more meticulously the nutrition details.
Camped at the Wild Plum [...]

Had a great time at the Coolest 24 Boggs Mountain this week end.
Got in on Friday just in time to pick a spot for the tent.
Raced 8hr solo: there seemed to be more footies in this course than the Boogs 8hr, and there was also less time (8hr is the hard stop) so I decided [...]

After the disappointing race #8 I took a couple weeks of rest. My legs still felt dull and I knew I was not going to have the snap after two week so f rest, but it’s better than having no power at all. I’m pretty convinced it was overtraining (or just too much riding) in [...]