San Jose Mercury News Archives

San Diego Bike Tour: Gently rolling with the punches

Cycling

by Karen Kefauver | Sep 28, 2010 | Cycling

At the back of the pack, a cyclist finds some fine scenery February 27, 2000 San Jose Mercury News By KAREN KEFAUVER During my first bike tour in 15 years, I discovered I had two options: stare at the tires in front of me as I struggled to keep up with faster riders...

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My First Tri: Novices meet on Road to triathlon

Cycling

by Karen Kefauver | Sep 28, 2010 | Cycling

June 19, 1997 San Jose Mercury News By KAREN KEFAUVER I will not cross the finish line last at the Women’s Danskin Triathlon this Sunday. No matter how slowly I swim, bike and run, Sally Edwards will be behind me and everyone else, determined to bring up the...

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Not Your Usual Tourist Trap — It’s a Trapeze Clamber up and strap on: It’s the only way to fly

Feature Articles

by Karen Kefauver | Sep 7, 2010 | Feature Articles

By KAREN KEFAUVER September 10, 2000 San Jose Mercury News I reached out to grab the trapeze, my toes inching towards the edge of the narrow, wooden platform, 25 feet above the ground. Secured by a safety harness not much wider than dental floss, I questioned my...

by Karen Kefauver Sep 07, 2010 No Comments