Putnam Park

With days this gorgeous, it's incredibly difficult to stay indoors. Even with finals coming up and moving out of the dorms for the final time, it just got to be too much and I decided it was time for a quick break to enjoy the beautiful weather outside. Instead of just laying out in the backyard, I wanted to get up and move around so I made the trek down... Continue reading

Princeton Valley Cyclocross Race

Princeton Valley Cyclocross Race Pictures As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes less bike friendly, many road riders in and around Eau Claire switch to riding the terrific mountain bike trails at Lowes Creek and Northwest Parks.  Off road riding is slower and the trees help block the wind, so the cooler air has less of an impact, making the rides more comfortable. We have another option, though: Cyclocross!... Continue reading

A Sweet Summer Ride from Mondovi to Alma

Not going to have to worry about taking these curves too fast.

Not going to have to worry about taking these curves too fast. Any cyclist will tell you that the journey is always more important than the destination, though to be fair, most bike rides begin and end in the same place. Sometimes though, the logistics work out for a point to point ride. This is especially welcome for rides that are out of the ordinary. The third Sunday in August... Continue reading