“I see you’re a cyclist,” said the white-haired gentleman with the Stetson Hat. “Our boy won that big race over in Europe. I read about it in Sports Illustrated” He added: “Have a great ride!” With that, he got in his Cadillac and drove off. I had just arrived from Germany as a… read more

A huge congratulations to Ashlin Barry, who won the U23 road race at the 2026 World Championship in Montréal yesterday—on his 19th birthday! On a course that favored smaller climbers on paper, Ashlin rode a smart race, got into the successful break, then dropped his companions to solo the last 30 km (!)… read more

Five years ago, I was pedaling into a glorious morning. The sun had just come up. Recent rains had cleared the air. Drops of dew were glistening on the grasses and trees along the trail. The morning—and my ride—were full of promise. Not only was I going to ride my bike all day,… read more