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Clavicle fractures are a common injury for cyclists, commonly the result of a blow directly to the shoulder. The clavicle, commonly called the collarbone, acts as a strut between the rib cage and shoulder blade. The bone facilitates shoulder mobility in all directions.Breaking the bone didn't hurt too bad, but I had plenty of road … Continue reading Clavicle Fracture, two weeks in;

On 6/2/2018 I raced the Cat4/5 at the Watermelon Criterium. The race is held on the Rutgers New Brunswick Campus, with a four corner course a little under a mile long. The race was advertised as 40 minutes but was more like 30 which ended up being 12.2 miles.There were over 35 people registered, and about that … Continue reading Race Report: Watermelon Criterium

Today I raced the Bound Brook Criterium, Cat 3/4 race. This was the first race mass start race I have competed in with Cat. 3 riders and they did not disappoint. Average speed for the race was 24.5, marginally faster than the BLP Grand Prix Cat. 4/5 last month. The race was longer by about … Continue reading Race Report: Bound Brook Criterium

Rained this morning and with the rain, I lost an opportunity to do a long tempo ride. It's difficult to do tempo riding after work, because of increased heat and traffic. So far this week, my training has included:Monday- Brief hill workout, focusing on 6-minute and 4-minute efforts. That workout went poorly, and I lost my … Continue reading Training Log; 5/23/2018

I am a cyclist who is pursuing road racing for the first time. Although cycling, in general, is an engaging approachable sport, the specific niche of road racing is restrictive and difficult to enter due to licensure rules, the level of competition in even entry-level races, and the sparsity of racing opportunities. I started this … Continue reading Mission Statement

Three words can change your life. I learned these three words watching a video of Jerry Rice. Jerry Rice is considered the greatest wide receiver in the history of Football. The video I was watching detailed his offseason workouts. He spent 6-8 hours every day training, even during the offseason. Each day he would end … Continue reading Jerry Rice and his 3 Words;

Take a minute and get back to nature today. If you live away from preserved green land, close your eyes and walk barefoot across a patch of grass. If you live near a park, take a walk down your favorite path. Skip headphones, ignore your phone. Enjoy the moment. Share time under the sky with … Continue reading Get back to Nature today;

Shun Fujimoto is a retired Japanese gymnast. Shun represented his country during the 1976 Summer Olympics, and demonstrated a level of desire for achievement beyond what most could muster. His commitment won his team the gold. Fujimoto competed in two events, the pommel horse and the rings. He managed to score an impressive 9.5 on … Continue reading Shun Fujimoto and the 1976 Olympics;

Harry Houdini was probably the most famous entertainer of the early 20th century. Houdini was an escape artist and magician, and had a routine to gain publicity for each of his shows. He would arrive a city one day before a show, and have the local police lock him in their greatest prison. They would … Continue reading Harry Houdini in His Own Way;