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“Riding in a group is safer and a lot more fun. It helps you push yourself and you have people to socialize with”

Anne-Marije Rook

Mon. Jul 22, 2013 2:55pm

Cyclist of the Month : ALEXA VOLWILER Age: “30 in August” Wheels : Giant Avail. Specialized Tarmac...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Riding the STP

Anne-Marije Rook

Fri. Jul 19, 2013 4:10pm

Crossing the finish line in Portland, past a loving crowd cheering congratulations, I looked up...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week #14 of CTS Training: Skipped it to go camping

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. Jul 12, 2013 5:05pm

I don’t think “tapering” means “do nothing.” The Okanogans, about three hours north of Wenatchee...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 13: 60.6 miles with 2,510′ elevation and 95.1 degree heat

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. Jul 12, 2013 1:30pm

I thought longingly of my insulated booties, fantasizing about cold, rain-dripping feet as we...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 12: 99 Miles, 2880’ Elevation

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. Jun 28, 2013 4:17pm

“How far did you ride today?” my friend asked. “A hundred miles, but it was flat,” I said, rounding...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 11: 88 Miles, 3020’ Elevation

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. Jun 21, 2013 4:15pm

I was hanging on to this ride by my fingernails. Funny how some rides can be easy and fast and...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 10: Flying Wheels’ 65-Mile Loop

Kathryn Saxer

Wed. Jun 19, 2013 4:01pm

I may have errored when I wrote last week that the prospect of 65 miles seemed “easy.” “Extreme”...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 9: 92 Miles, 4700’ Elevation

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. Jun 7, 2013 4:01pm

Should I start with the bear cub or the attack dogs or the puking? Lots of stories happen over 92...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 8: 82 Miles, 3,500’ Elevation

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. May 31, 2013 4:14pm

On the ride home from Sultan, I thought to myself: I would happily do this ride every week. Who...

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Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 7: 76 Miles, 3500′ Elevation

Kathryn Saxer

Fri. May 24, 2013 4:05pm

Despite all my angst and trepidation, last week’s ride was my favorite so far. I’m sure there’s a...

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“Riding in a group is safer and a lot more fun. It helps you push yourself and you have people to socialize with”

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Riding the STP

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week #14 of CTS Training: Skipped it to go camping

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 13: 60.6 miles with 2,510′ elevation and 95.1 degree heat

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 12: 99 Miles, 2880’ Elevation

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 11: 88 Miles, 3020’ Elevation

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 10: Flying Wheels’ 65-Mile Loop

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 9: 92 Miles, 4700’ Elevation

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 8: 82 Miles, 3,500’ Elevation

Rookie’s Perspective on Training for the STP: Week 7: 76 Miles, 3500′ Elevation

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