Mountain Bike Race I rode a mountain bike race April 22, 2007. I can’t remember the last time I rode in a race, probably the mid-Eighties. That too was a mountain bike race, and like this one I was unable to ride up the steeper hills. Unlike this one, I hadn’t ridden over the course before […]
After days of morning fog, the Valentine’s Twosome race was blessed with warm sunshine and happy people. In spite of the potential confusion caused by a late date change, 32 couples showed up to celebrate, many in clever costumes. Some came to race, most to enjoy the day, each other, and the unusual relay format.
A strange thing happened while I was marking the course for the 2008 Valentines Twosome. 25 couples signed up for the race. Luckily Paulette Arns and Shawn Lopnow took care of that. There was quite a bit of speculation that this was the biggest Valentines race ever. Ever in this case goes back pretty far
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Run Kim Arline’s account of running the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim run. Read the story here.
The Rock Canyon Half Marathon reflects the personality and hard work of Dave Diaz. None of our many fine races are marked any better, laid out so creatively, or show such an appreciation for running on soft surfaces where possible. When snow came the Wednesday before the race, Dave steeled himself to the extra work
When Chuck Smead got to the Pavilion area before the start of the 2006 edition of the Valentines Twosome, I asked if his drive over La Veta Pass was snowy. He said it was cold, 19 below at the top according to his cars outdoor temperature sensor. The temperature in Pueblo was considerably warmer, maybe
