Race schedule for men and women (and the broadcast list for those watching in USA). We’re in the process of getting a spreadsheet made so you can enter your pick easily for each stage of a specific race. Basically the rules are simple: Stage races you pick one person for each stage (CANNOT repeat picks, no Pog every summit finish ok). 1st - 25pts 2nd - 24pts ——————— 25th - 1pt 26th and on - 0pts We’ll be mostly using the honor system because I feel like we should only be responsible for our own score. Also, I think it would be fun to track the 10 classics from Strade-Bianche to LBL cumulatively, let us know your thoughts on this. I think it’ll mix things up since you’ll have to pick smartly! If you have any comments, questions, things to add, etc feel free to message me, message @Mary H , or just comment here!

I like to get through as many books as I can. Normally my next book is a recommendation from a friend. Have you read anything good lately ? Two from me, the lion trackers guide to life & the creative act by Rick Rubin

Our usual group spin was cancelled today due to bad weather. So I’m getting my nails done and going to the gym! I guess this is what normal people do on Saturday mornings when they don’t have a weekly group ride. Feels weird.

Was meant to be 3hrs low Z2 with sprints, but due to poor route choice messed up, so I did the 3hrs with sprints( all seated). I am not skilled enough at standing sprinting yet to do them on a main road, I never feel that I am in full control of the bike, something I need to work on, but no drama. Anyway, I just rode my bike without going daft and focussed on higher cadence which was 89 for the 3 hours....pleased with that.

Probably can't start planning too early, right? So my current gravel bike has treated me well, but the rear derailleur clutch is busted. If I engage it it makes some very loud noises and does not shift smoothly at all. I had the cables replaced and took it to the LBS I bought it from to service the clutch. They said it looks fine to them and to just not use the clutch... I don't love that advice. Love the store and the people though, they run the local group rides that best suit my riding. So, I am considering replacing the rear mech, changing from a 2x to a 1x? Maybe going electronic. Then when I was talking with my father, he suggested a new bike... who doesn't love someone else encouraging them to get a new bike, haha. My current bike is a Trek Checkpoint Gen 2 SL5.5. I say 5.5 because when I bought this bike I was using it as gravel with road set, and bought the Bontrager rims that come on the SL6. I would love to hear input as to should I just upgrade the drivetrain or if this bike is even a good choice for Unbound 200? I set a most likely unreasonably high goal of making top 200. So bike choice likely makes a meaningful impact in my overall time. I have this compulsion that I should buy from the LBS because of how often I ride with them, but maybe I should just get over that? Their brands are: Trek, Giant, Cervelo, Cannondale.