NJ 400k: The Power Failure Continues

Shane took this photo of me following Don’s advice to turn off my helmet light at the first Batso controle

One thing about a power meter:  It does not lie.  When you are going well, it pats you on the back with flattering readings.  When your conditioning falls short of your plans, it calls you […]

PA 600k: Dealing With Ups And Downs

12% downhill, NICE!!!, originally uploaded by Shane Beake.

 

I knew riding the PA 600k last Saturday could present some problems.  After finishing the PA300k seven weeks earlier, I had not done more than 90 miles in a single ride.  None of those rides […]

PBP Is Out: Time To Figure Out Plan B

I always knew four years ago, when I dropped out of PBP 2007, that I would want to come back this year and finish.  I also knew that it would take a certain amount of preparation on my part, but I would need to depend upon certain factors largely out of my control.  I have […]

A Ride Too Far

Neil C. at the Wawa in Browns Mills during our 77-mile club ride Saturday April 30, 2011

I had some unexpected ride changes this weekend, as an illness in the family made it impossible to ride the PA 400k with Shane and Roy as planned. Instead, I opted for two club rides: a 77-mile […]