Figuring out Fantazia’s lameness (Road to Tevis # 66)
Several people have asked why we didn’t start the 20 Mule Team 100 a few weeks ago. The answer is that Fantazia was lame on… Read More »Figuring out Fantazia’s lameness (Road to Tevis # 66)
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Earning 300 AERC miles–plus 5 (Road to Tevis #63)
Earning 300 AERC miles and meeting the 300-mile rider requirement for the Tevis Cup was a major focus of my training efforts last year. My… Read More »Earning 300 AERC miles–plus 5 (Road to Tevis #63)
Fire Mountain Pioneer Ride (Road to Tevis #62)
Last Thursday Fantazia and I headed down to the Fire Mountain Pioneer Ride near Ridgecrest, CA. It was a great ride. I met lots of… Read More »Fire Mountain Pioneer Ride (Road to Tevis #62)
End-of-year summary, 2021: Road to the Tevis Cup #61
The most important part of my end-of-year summary for 2021 is that Fantazia and I might still be on the road to the Tevis Cup.… Read More »End-of-year summary, 2021: Road to the Tevis Cup #61
The Cayuse endurance ride (Road to Tevis # 60)
Last weekend Fantazia and I earned our third AERC 50 mile ride completion (on top of four 50 mile WDRA completions last spring) at the… Read More »The Cayuse endurance ride (Road to Tevis # 60)
The Sesenta Años pioneer ride (Road to Tevis # 58)
With the Sesenta Años pioneer ride (xpride description), I finally feel that Fantazia and I really could be on the Road to the Tevis Cup.… Read More »The Sesenta Años pioneer ride (Road to Tevis # 58)
Riding in for Lunch at Cass Winery (Road to Tevis #57)
On my first long ride in Paso Robles last month, I decided riding in for lunch at Cass Winery would be a good idea. On… Read More »Riding in for Lunch at Cass Winery (Road to Tevis #57)
The Quicksilver Fall Classic Endurance Ride: Road to the Tevis Cup #55
Last weekend Fantazia and I attempted another 50 at the Quicksilver Fall Classic endurance ride. Overall, a great experience, but once again we failed to… Read More »The Quicksilver Fall Classic Endurance Ride: Road to the Tevis Cup #55
Endurance training while the Rest of Life is Happening: Road to Tevis # 54
This Saturday (October 2) Fantazia and I are going to do the 50 at the Quicksilver Fall Classic. It will be our first ride since… Read More »Endurance training while the Rest of Life is Happening: Road to Tevis # 54
Riding steep hills to increase fitness: Road to the Tevis Cup Post #53
Fantazia and I always do a lot of climbing, because that’s the nature of living in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. (See my post… Read More »Riding steep hills to increase fitness: Road to the Tevis Cup Post #53