In my search for more comfortable and protective safety gear that actually fits, I was introduced to the owner of Impact Armor, Mike Braxton, through my boyfriend, Troy Cook. Troy has raced in Impact Armor for many years and crashed several times while wearing their chest and back protectors…he swears by them for comfort […]
I realize this blog is a tad bit late, but us vixens can be excused our little slip ups. I hope everyone had a wonderful new year and that it has gotten off to a great start. Many things have been happening since I’ve last posted including traveling abroad, the redo of my track bike […]
Even for the skilled rider visibility is always a concern, as riders we are constantly faced with being seen by drivers. It is however, our responsibility to make our presence known by doing a few things to ensure our own safety. As many a street riders knows, riding on the street can be dangerous if […]
All this talk about metabolism made me curious so I did a little research about it so I could give you the facts of my findings. Metabolism is the process by which the nutrients in the food we eat are broken down in our cells to produce energy for our body. Most of the time […]
In a recent discussion with a girlfriend of mine, we reminisced on how wonderful it was to not have to worry about weight when we were younger. How we just seemed to metabolize so efficiently even with little sleep, excessive drinking and minimal exercise. Seeing that time has come and passed I must resort to […]
As many of you may know, I recently lost a friend of mine…it has been a tough week or so and it has made me reflect a bit on why so many of the road racers I now choose not to ride on the street. While I do not share this sentiment, I understand their […]
Now that the busy season has passed, it is time to move on to things that may have been put on hold. But before you go trying to conquer the mess that has been piling up, remember not to stress…take a page from the guys here (no offense boys), make a decision and don’t look […]
I have recently been asked by several women why I chose to be a novice racer and is it something they can do as well? The answer to the first question is I’m a little whacko and truth be told spent most of my life trying to make others happy while neglecting my needs. Becoming […]
I met Heather at the IMS show in NY early this year and she has been quite busy as you can see, here is an update on what she’s been up to: Hello Everyone, Just a note to inform you all about my upcoming exhibition, “Mapping the Familiar”, a survey show here in NYC including […]
Nothing beats the excitement of the racetrack, the hoards of ez-ups, the smell of gasoline, the racers all lined up for tech inspections and the riders meeting to get the day started. Nothing can top visiting with friends, who are family at this point, as we all get ready for the upcoming weekend. There is […]