by Molly Hurford | Oct 10, 2021 | Gear
Over on Bikerumor, I was tasked with rounding up the best cyclocross accessories to improve your race day, from start to finish. Let me tell you, this list is BIG. And whether you’re a newbie or a cyclocross veteran, there are pieces of gear on here that can...
by Molly Hurford | Oct 1, 2021 | Mindset
The Athletic Bookworms book club is back! For October, we’re reading Emily Chappell’s Where There’s A Will: Hope, Grief and Endurance in a Cycle Race Across a Continent. I’ve had this on my to-read list for a while—Emily is an awesome human,...
by Molly Hurford | Sep 30, 2021 | Training
This cyclocross training plan provides you with workouts and progressions for 2-3 months before cyclocross season and a month or two of cyclocross race season. This plan is ideal for someone looking for workout ideas and a reminder to not go hard every day (but go...
by Molly Hurford | Sep 16, 2021 | Gear, Lifestyle, Nutrition
We recently spent a few days and nights living out of a van as we crewed for our friend Karen, and I’ll be honest, it was not our healthiest few days. We were extremely busy with helping her complete 900 kilometers of trail, and yes, we both ran and hiked a ton...
by Molly Hurford | Sep 12, 2021 | Gear
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the Velocio CONCEPT Merino Wool Jersey. Yes, I LOVE merino wool. But I’ve had merino jerseys in the past that were great, but just didn’t feel particularly racy/serious cyclist-y. You...
