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Zoldo Loop: Passo Cibiana, Forcella Staulanza, Passo Giau

Posted on July 31, 2012

Weather looked good, so we headed off for a long loop of three passes.  This ride is about 60 miles and climbs nearly 9000 feet.  The passes are not famous, but they sure are beautiful.  They carry very little traffic, … Continue reading →

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Passo Giau out-and-back

Posted on July 28, 2012

Today’s forecast called for rain in the afternoon, starting around 1 PM or so. The morning skies were dark and as we got ready to go riding, the sky opened and gave us a 15-minute soaking. Result was half our … Continue reading →

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4 passes: Falzarego, Valparola, Campolongo, Falzarego

Posted on July 27, 2012

We’re heading into some of the most scenic territory in the Dolomites and riding up some of the most famous passes. Here’s a photo of Sue leading Craig up the Campolongo. OK, that’s a little out of order. We started … Continue reading →

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Dolomites 2012 — day 1 Auronzo Loop

Posted on July 26, 2012

It’s vacation time again — hurray! — and I’m back in the Dolomites with Alta Quota Adventures.  We’re doing essentially the same trip as last year, riding most if not all of the classic Dolomites climbs and staying in my … Continue reading →

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Cycling the Dolomites — Slideshow at Tread Bikes Saturday March 31st @ 6 PM

Posted on March 22, 2012

I’ll be giving a slideshow about cycling in the Dolomites at 6 PM on Saturday, March 31st at Tread Bikes in Campbell, California.  The address is 501 E. Campbell Avenue, Campbell, CA. The Dolomites is the easternmost part of the … Continue reading →

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Vincent Juarez Prepares for Track World Championships

Posted on December 16, 2011

Resplendent in stars and stripes, world traveler and local track hero  Vincent Juarez is in town, training hard for the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships to be hosted at the Home Depot Velodrome in Los Angeles February 9-12, 2012.  Vincent’s goal is to … Continue reading →

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How to Race Cyclocross (Joachim Parbo CX Clinic)

Posted on October 19, 2011

Yesterday I attended Joachim Parbo’s Cyclocross Clinic at Baylands Park in Palo Alto.  Four-time Danish National Cyclocross Champion Joachim Parbo broke cyclocross down into three critical skills, explained and demonstrated each one, and then gave each participant hands-on personal instruction … Continue reading →

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Danish National Champion Joachim Parbo to Lead Cyclocross Clinic

Posted on October 18, 2011

Danish National Cyclocross Champion Joachim Parbo spoke last night at the Webcor/Alto Velo club meeting about his history, training philosophy, the US and European Cyclocross scenes, Danish investment in cycling facilities, and announced a cyclocross clinic tonight 4-6 PM at … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth & Jared’s Wine Country Wedding at Vine Hill House

Posted on October 4, 2011

Wow!  I just got back from Vine Hill House in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California where I photographed Elizabeth & Jared’s wedding.  What energy and excitement!  Elizabeth’s and Jared’s families are so happy for the couple and proud of them.  The love … Continue reading →

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Maria & Erik’s Engagement

Posted on October 4, 2011

Maria & Erik are very excited about their upcoming December wedding.  Maria & Erik are very happy to have found each other and to make a union between their two families.  Erik proposed by hiding the beautiful ring in some … Continue reading →

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