So, this happened. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with my Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sports Management, minor in Business from Mars Hill College on May 11, 2013. Five years of classes, commuting, balancing school, work, and life, experiencing new things, finding new passions, having old passions affirmed and stoked up, meeting people, gaining … Continue reading »
So a large part of my life during the past five years has been centered on my education pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in recreation. Well, that time has finally come to end, and I’ve completed my undergrad! Graduation is tomorrow and I couldn’t be more excited! So, what better way to celebrate not only the end … Continue reading »
So, you may have noticed that eye catching logo on the right hand side… the one that combines beer and bikes into something awesome! Back story…Being on a team for my entire cycling career has spoiled me. Mars Hill Cycling is amazing; the support, coaching and resources available are invaluable and frankly, better than you will find at the majority of … Continue reading »
I’m super excited to announce the Summer Short Track Mountain Bike Race Series at Jackson Park for this summer! As soon as I realized that WNC was lacking short track races, as well as races that were accessible and less intimidating for new riders and races, I’ve wanted to start something like this! The series will start on June … Continue reading »
A couple years ago, I wrote a review on the DeFeet Wooleator socks. It was my first review on this blog as well! Ah…the old days! Anyway, DeFeet offers so much more than just socks. In the past couple of years I’ve gotten to try some of their other products. I’ve become a die-hard DeFeet … Continue reading »
Trying hydration products has been a hard one. For a long time I used normal Gatorade. I know, I know. It was cheap, easy to get, and I just didn’t know better. Cost is a big factor when it comes to drink mix, but ingredients, efficacy and how it made me feel have also played … Continue reading »
This past Sunday was the Happy St. Paddy’s Day Crit in Asheville, organized by none other then Mars Hill Cycling Coach Hugh Moran! Of course, myself and several riders from the team were on hand to volunteer and race. The weather was perfect! Mid 60′s, mostly sunny, slight breeze. The course was essentially flat with wide easy turns … Continue reading »
Cycling has taught me… …I’m stronger than I think …I’m my biggest obstacle and get in my way more than anything else like schedule, energy, or the weather …To dig deep even when it seems like there’s nothing left, there usually is and you don’t know until you try …There are some incredibly generous people … Continue reading »
The entire point of traveling to Phoenix was the compete at USA BMX Nationals. USA Cycling was holding the collegiate nationals as a part of the larger event which attracted racers from pros, Olympians, and World Cup winners from all over the world to kids who could barely walk! The kids competing were the true … Continue reading »
After a long and arduous journey, which I won’t bore you with the details, we arrived in Phoenix, AZ last night for our first ever collegiate BMX Nationals! This trip is really exciting for two reasons: it’s the first BMX collegiate nationals Mars Hill Cycling has traveled to, and it’s somewhere new! I’ve loved getting … Continue reading »
