It's always a shock to the system when I show up for my first Cyclo-cross race of the season. My stomach starts to get a little knot in it as the start time draws nearer and nearer. I start running through my pre-race checklist in my head making sure that my bike is ready for the brutal pounding it's...
The Long Beach International City Bank, ICB Marathon Bike Tour is a great way to enjoy a fun and family friendly bike ride in Long Beach. After picking up my goody bag and bike tour bib number the day before, I was set for a fun day on wheels. I started the off my early morning by leaving my house with...
On June 28, 2009 I had the chance to race in Manhattan Beach against my brother-in-law, Joshua Webster. He is pictured here with me. I placed 7th overall. It was a terrific day and it was fun to race with a family member. Our legacy continues!...
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Feb 1 - Feb 6 Tour of Qatar: QAT Feb 14 - Feb 22 Tour of California: USA Feb 28 GP Insubria: SUI Feb 28 - Mar 1 Merco Cycling Classic: USA Mar 1 GP Lugano: SUI Mar 4 GP Samyn: BEL Mar 6 - 8 3 Days of West-Flanderns: BEL Mar 14 - Mar 15 Tour De Murrieta: USA Mar 20 - 22 San Dimas Stage Race: USA Mar 22...
Here's a list of songs from my current play list. Probably not what you expected, huh? The longer I hang out in Europe the more I get into techno and other crazy euro beats. :D The Misfits - "Bullet" The Buzz Cocks - "Somethings Gone Wrong Again" Rage Against the Machine - "People...
A lot of who I am today, I credit to cycling. It was my outlet when I was young; my chance to get away without going away. It was a common interest that I shared with my dad, and still do to this day. Afterward, it became my livelihood and has enabled me to see the world. It’s difficult to communicate...
What motivates me … When I was young it was liberating to ride. To get us out of the house, my mom would tell us to go ride our bikes. As a kid, the experience of simply riding off into the unknown gave me a sense of freedom. It was exhilarating. That's a feeling I want to be able to share with...
That race in 1995 rejuvenated my love for competitive cycling. I’d never lost my passion for being in the saddle, but after years of competing at the Junior level, I’d just lost my motivation. The five years off proved to be exactly what I needed in order to re-establish the proper mindset...
Antonio Cruz is a former criterium specialist who took the U.S. title in 1999. One year later he won the U.S. Olympic Trials road race, earning a spot on the team for the Sydney games, a victory he considers as perhaps the most important of his career. The win and his ride in Sydney with Tour de France...