This was supposed to come out before the first NOLA CX practice, but injuries and road trips got in the way. While the season is now officially underway, I still urge you to come on out and participate in the best thing on two wheels: cyclocross!
Tag: NOLA
ma vie en rouge
Here’s a story about hubris and the 2014 Rouge Roubaix. Given that I was planning to scratch from the race on account of knee pain just 24 hours before it began, I’d say my 21st place finish was fair. Given that I suffered a major mechanical at the foot of Big Bertha when my chain…
NOLA to Angola: 170 Miles Is Not That Far To Ride
Our good friend and cycling pal, KDHL, generously wrote about her experience doing the NOLA to Angola Ride. We think she is really cool for organizing and doing this ride, and extra cool for writing us an article about it and sharing these great photos. From October 19-21st, 40 riders and support drivers traveled from…
Nola to Angola: A Ride to The Farm
On Friday morning, October 18, our friend Katie (KDHL), recent alleycat winner and leader of Loose Bloomers Cycling Club, will be among 40 cyclists embarking on a three-day, 170 mile ride to Angola Prison. Katie has been crucial in getting this off the ground, but isn’t just doing it because she loves to ride. The…
Cyclocross Spectator Survival Guide
Wearing costumes, getting saucy, rolling in the mud, pushing the limits of cycling ability; cyclocross racers are doing it ALL FOR YOU, the spectator. OK, so most of us would probably still do those things in a dark room with nobody watching, but the point remains, cyclocross is a wicked fun spectator sport. The atmosphere…
Bookin’ It! : a Book Book! Alleycat Recap
Book Book! was bursting with unabridged awesomeness. Mega-Ultra-Thanks to Drew Stephan for organizing, to all the gracious sponsors for coming through with killer prizes, and especially to all the generous volunteers and checkpoint workers who put together a great mix of fun and challenging checkpoints. Turnout was strong, with 65 registered riders, and a few…
Video Dope: DSGP Preview
(Watch on Vimeo for that glorious HD) GET STOKED ON CX NOW! The course is nearing completion and lots of people are getting their skills dialed in. This promises to be an exciting fall, especially for the Cat 4/5 class, filled with first time ‘crossers. As promised, THERE WILL BE MUD! Here’s the Cliff’s Notes on…
A Few More Photos From 2 Broke 4 the Worlds Alleycat
With the Book! Book! Alleycat only one week away, I thought I’d post a few leftover photos from the 2 Broke 4 the Words Alleycat to get you in the racing mood. Speaking of racing, I plan on riding my track bike all zippy like around the lakefront this evening. Meet up at NOMA at…
2 Broke 4 The Worlds Alleycat – Guest Gallery by Christine Moser
Christine Moser has been taking a lot of photos lately of all our cycling shenanigans (Goldsprints and ‘Cross) and that’s a great thing! It’s a nice change to see an event through another photographer’s lens. Enjoy this gallery of hers from the 2 Broke 4 the Worlds Alleycat!
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