Race Around the Netherlands, Cry Around the Turbo Trainer
I’ve been heroically commuting as much as possible, with the occasional big training ride thrown in for good measure. You’d think this noble commitment would lead to blazing speeds, an …
Bike to Work challenge 2025
When my coworker Max asked if I wanted to join his Bike to Work team, I didn’t hesitate, of course I was in. I’ve done the challenge before and felt like it …
Cycling back to myself – Part II
It’s been a few days, and I’ve had time to reflect on my dilemma. I’ve made a decision. Here are the facts: I am a woman. I am a wife, …
Cycling back to myself
The truth is, this dream I have, to finish the RATN, didn’t begin as a dream at all. Back when I worked in the ICU, my life revolved around late …
Another eTrex drama
Where do I even begin? After nearly seven years of faithful service, both my old Garmin eTrex 30 and the 30x started showing wear, specifically, holes forming in the silicone …
No sin, no story, no risk, no glory
Picture this: it’s 9 PM, a bustling city nightlife in full swing, and I’m weaving my way home through the nighttime buzz of a city alive with energy. Roughly one …
Yet another eTrex addition…
This week brought a hint of cycling-friendly weather as most of the snow and ice finally melted. To test the conditions, we ventured out on a 40-kilometer ride. While the …
Skipping Rides and Broken Hearts
This week, training took a backseat. Snow was falling, and while it might look picturesque, the memory of an epic face-plant on black ice years ago made the decision to …
Training 2024-11-11
It started as all of our good adventures do: with a too-early alarm and an ambitious plan. At 6:30 a.m., Marco and I set off into the dawn. While he …
Training 2024-10-28
Intro With about two years left to prepare for the Race Around the Netherlands in 2026, it might seem like I have plenty of time, but the journey ahead still …