October is Super Month for Cyclists in Santa Cruz County
Spin City By Karen KefauverOctober 11, 2013Link to Sentinel ArticleThough the daylight hours are shrinking, October is a favorite season for year-round cyclists here because the weather is still warm and the air is crisp. This weekend is exceptionally full of fantastic events...
Girls go Wilder Together on Mountain Biking Trails
Spin City By Karen KefauverSeptember 13, 2013Link to Sentinel ArticleAt Wilder Ranch State Park, next to a grove of towering eucalyptus trees, with the Monterey Bay stretched far below, a group of 18 women mountain bikers gathered last Sunday. We clustered around ride organizer...
Cyclist Swaps Singletrack Trails for Whitewater Rafting
Spin City By Karen KefauverAugust 9, 2013Link to Sentinel ArticleNothing beats the thrill of whitewater rafting — not even speeding downhill on my mountain bike, though it sure comes close.Envisioning a wild ride on whirling rapids instead of twisty trails, I sacrificed...
Life in the Slow Bike Lane
Spin City By Karen KefauverJuly 12, 2013Link to Sentinel ArticleRight now, the world’s strongest cyclists are suffering through the 2,115-mile course of the Tour de France, cranking hard on their pedals until they cross the finish line on July 21.But you’re not in...