Category: Racing
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The one age that actually slows endurance cyclists down
An analysis of age group performance, cross-distance patterns, and gender differences at Mallorca 312 (2025) A bit of context (and mild embarrassment) Last April I rode the Mallorca 312, 312 kilometres across the mountains of Mallorca, an event that attracts some of the strongest amateur cyclists in Europe. I am in my early 30s, which…
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5 Months, one crash, and my most shameless December yet
Yes, I’m still alive. No, I haven’t forgotten how to write. It’s been a while. A long while. Long enough that some of you probably assumed I’d finally been claimed by a Bosnian mountain dog or a rogue Croatian truck driver. Good news: neither. Bad news: I have to explain where I’ve been and why…
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From Spanish rain to surprise half-marathons
Hello, dear readers! It’s time for yet another monthly recap of my failed successes. But wait, this time I’m actually on schedule with my monthly update! Let’s dive into my past mishaps and the future ones I’m eagerly planning. The Spanish Rain Festival (That Was Supposed to Be a Cycling Camp) I never mentioned my…