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National Girls and Women in Sports Day #NGWSD
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted February 2, 2012 at 1:40am

It is National Girls and Women in Sports Day.  Who would have thought? Why are sports so important for women? Sports build confidence, character, and responsibility.  Sports demonstrate to a young girl that she is strong, capable, and worthy. ...more

California Winter Riding Style and Warmth Guide
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted January 22, 2012 at 2:46am

California Winter Riding. Does that even exist? It can vary from sunny balmy days to a crisp frosty morning to a damp foggy afternoon gust.  No matter the conditions, it is always important to dress appropriately, and of course with a little style....more

TOUR OF CYPRUS - Are YOU ready for the challenge???
by Christine
posted January 19, 2012 at 12:28pm

Want to kickstart your season? Or get perfect preparation for an upcoming Gran Fondo event?  Then this is the perfect workout experience!!I did this two years ago.  The memories i have from it will last forever which is why i am telling you abou...more

Catherine Walsh, Paralympic cyclist
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted January 6, 2012 at 1:25am

Longer post than usual - this interview I did with cyclist Catherine Walsh ran in the Irish Independent today, a supplement for the Irish Paralympic Team.  (too big for my scanner, will upload the paper later as it's not online!) Catherine Walsh, wi...more

Biking the Capital Crescent Trail
by Run Girl Run
posted December 27, 2011 at 11:14pm

Last Thursday before I came home for Christmas the weather was in the 60's in D.C. and I thought it was the perfect day to take my bike out for a second ride. I'm still really nervous riding my bike on the busy roads in D.C., but luckily the D.C.-area ...more

Riding your bicyle all day…
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 22, 2011 at 2:47pm

The other day I got to ride my bicycle all day. You may ask, don’t you do that all the time?  Aren’t you a professional cyclist?  Don’t worry, I am a professional, but that doesn’t mean I don’t “get” to...more

Four flats on a rainy day: the life of a cyclist
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 20, 2011 at 1:24pm

Call it a rite of passage.  Call it a stroke of bad luck.  Or just shrug your shoulders and say, “It happens”. And happen it did. I have ridden a bike for about 4 years.  And since I have an affinity for the number 4, I like t...more

GVA Essen cyclocross race
by Christine
posted December 17, 2011 at 4:47pm

I am just back from GVA Essen - our first real mud race of the season! I finished 13th - again, i suppose its not so bad considering yet another lackluster start. must work on this somehow...Anyway, since i have to get ready for the Namen World Cup tomorr...more

Why Bike Shopping is Like Wedding Dress Shopping
by Run Girl Run
posted December 13, 2011 at 12:22am

Disclaimer: I've never actually been wedding dress shopping, but I watch a lot of Say Yes to the Dress. I have spent the last two weekends in and out of just about every bike shop in the Maryland, D.C., Virginia area. I have tried a ton of different bike...more

Thanksgiving Roll Call Day 5: “Support”
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted December 7, 2011 at 11:31pm

Yes.  I know that an intoxicating evergreen scented wreath adorns your front door, you are envisioning prancing reindeer on top of your roof, and you are currently enjoying an egg nog latte at your computer desk.  But to me, I am still dreaming ...more

Profile of a cyclist
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted December 5, 2011 at 9:03am

Nicola Women Who Cycle bloggerNicola from Sydney, Australia is behind the blog 'Women who Cycle'. A public relations consultant, she says she loves biking and racing for the exercise, socialising and a boost of self-confidence. We had an e- chat to find o...more

BBC Sports Personality list
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted December 1, 2011 at 1:38pm

The BBC has named its shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year. But oops, looks like they really meant Sportsman of the Year. The ten finalists, whittled down from a list which did include some women, were chosen by 27 sports editors from national and...more

Thanksgiving Roll Call: Take No Moment For Granted
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted November 28, 2011 at 1:45am

I haven’t finished my “roll call” for Thanksgiving for a very important reason.  I am thankful for home. Enjoy the time at home.  Take no moment for granted. Nothing like the foothills of Lassen and the Trinity Alps... Eno...more

Pro Cyclist Christine "Peanut" Vardaros to Appear in UK Magazine, The Vegetarian
by Christine
posted November 22, 2011 at 10:48pm

In the UK Magazine The Vegetarian, I got to write about some of the common myths of a vegan diet - always a fun topic for me!It was published over the summer. The face shot was taken by Russ Wright and the larger one was by Krist Vanmelle - just in case...more

Living The Dream: Never Forget The Importance of Equipment in Cycling
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted November 22, 2011 at 12:19am

In my summary of things I am thankful for, I was contemplating what the theme of my next post would be.  I thought about everything I love.  Food.  Coffee.  Kittens.  Post-It Notes.  The list goes on and on.  Then it hit me.  I get to ride an amaz...more

"You Need A Team And Your Team Is Your Family" Reflections As A Pro Cyclist
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted November 20, 2011 at 6:15am

Family often extends blood relations and obligatory birthday cards.  Sometimes family can be created from times of need, disaster, challenge and humility.  When you realize that you cannot conquer the mission alone, and you need someone there.  You nee...more

Alison Starnes is happiest on her bike
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted November 9, 2011 at 3:14pm

If someone tells you not to touch something, what do you do? Well, you want to reach out and touch. If it is a red button with a “do not push” warning sign, or an immaculate Ferrari in a show room with a big sign that says “kindly refrain from tou...more

Alison Starnes on her life and the palidrome 11-02-2011
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted November 3, 2011 at 4:09pm

It is time for me to come back to the land of the living.  It is now November 2011.  A rare day, actually, it is a palindrome, 11-02-2011.  That date in itself should be enough reason to come back to life. In order to clear the air, we can address a c...more

Cyclist Alison Starnes: Despite preparation, sometimes it all comes crashing down.
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted October 20, 2011 at 10:37am

Editor's note: Alison Starnes was one of the favorites going into the Women's Individual Time Trial Final last Sunday at the Pan American Games. She finished fifth, just 3 seconds out of a podium spot. She reflects below on the frustrations of being an el...more

Pan American Freeway Group Ride
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted October 15, 2011 at 11:42am

There is incredible support here at the Pan American Games Village Guadalajara 2011 and they are welcoming all the athletes with open arms. Although they said it “never” rains here in October, it rained here for 2 weeks solid until today.  Yesterday...more

Alison Starnes: The Pan Am Shuffle
by Alison M. Starnes Blog
posted October 14, 2011 at 9:48am

< p>What does it look like shuttling 6000 athletes plus 6000 coaches, massage therapists, mechanics, etc., to Guadalajara? Crazy. That’s what. I was shuttled from a plane in Houston to join the most recent arrivals for team processing. All the at...more