I had an awesome trip back home to Idaho and Wyoming. Did some really good training in the Tetons and the mountains surrounding Pocatello. I saw some good friends and made some new one’s as well. I even got to do a race in my old hometown of Poky and got my butt kicked. The Gate City Grind, which I hadn’t done in 9 years. Bottom line, I missed the break and was playing chase. Didn’t catch up, rookie mistake! I didn’t have my time trial bike so raced it old school on the road bike and ran 6th. Then lapped the field in the crit and took the win, moving way up in the G.C. It was a great week of training and racing, and visiting the family.
Jerika Hutchinson To Ride For USA In Junior Worlds July 5, 2008
A quick congratulations for Jerika Hutchinson of Mount Shasta, CA. She has been chosen to represent the USA at the 2008 Junior Road and Track World Cycling Championships in South Africa. Last year her efforts produced a bronze medal in the Time Trial event at the 2007 Junior Worlds in Mexico City. Great job Jerika, and keep living your passion!
FIAC 6-Day National Champions June 29, 2008
Couldn’t sleep in this morning as I was so excited about the week’s conclusion. Miranda and I made the history books yesterday by becoming the first women’s FIAC 6-Day National Champions. We got received national jerseys (slightly different than USA Cycling’s), medals and the Assos rep kicked in a killer 6-Day set. Stoked!
And one thing is for sure - I’m really looking forward to this week’s rest week!
Pooped with a Capital P June 27, 2008
In the process of trying to rip other peoples legs off tonight, I in turn ripped my own off. Won all three races tonight - including my specialty - the miss and out. In the Madison we lapped a tired field and I’m too tired to type… headed to bed and will give you the gory details in the morning…
Fatigue, Points, and Miranda the Madison Rock Star June 26, 2008
Fatigue settled into the legs today. The first race, a 9 lap scratch felt like I was pedaling with brick columns for legs. Andrea had an excellent move on the field, taking a high flier on the group with 2 to go and holding off a charging field for the win. I was boxed in for about a 1/2 of lap - wiggled my way out and then charged toward the finish with some not-so-zippy track legs for 2nd. Miranda did well too - coming in 4th. Go Veloforma!
Elkhorns and Osteoporosis June 25, 2008
What a weekend. The Elkhorn Classic in Baker City, Oregon was a blast. It was definitely the hardest race I have ridden. Beginning with the hot, dry 70 mile Oregon Trail Road Race in stage 1, we were treated with difficult races throughout our 3 days in Eastern Oregon. Each stage seemed to be designed to fulfill every bike racer’s constant need for suffering on the bike! :)
Quadzilla
That’s my new nickname after tonight’s Madison. Some Assos rep came up to Miranda and I and told us nice job Quadzilla. It’s okay to laugh. 
I have no idea what he’s talking about.
Seriously though - Veloforma is off to a kick ass start. Miranda and I rocked the house with a Madison Pursuit time of 4:33, and then placed second in the Madison. Not bad for our first hand slinging contests. We recognized some weaknesses and some areas to work on - and honed it for tonight.
Heat, Wins, PR’s, Friends - What more could a girl ask for? June 23, 2008
Just a quick post as I am leaving this morning for Portland for the Madison 6 Day this week…
Had a excellent weekend in San Jose. Although the temps were record highs (103 on Friday, 99 on Saturday) I really enjoyed feeling overly warm to the bone. The nice thing about the heat is that the joints and muscles are already warmed up and good to go. Plus it makes the track faster.
Matt Shriver makes the podium at Tour de Beauce! June 17, 2008
Check out the video of our columnist Matt Shrivers huge UCI top three finish in Stage 6 of the Tour de Beauce. Nice one, Matt! Thats bigtime!
