Murphy Mack
Life is a bike race for this race promoter, and whoever has the most fun wins
Ready, Set, Race! Cyclo-cross season takes center stage
If you like stomping through puddles, racing up short, steep hills, running through deep sandpits and leaping over knee-high hurdles—all while riding or carrying your bike — then cyclo-cross may be the sport for you.
Red Kite Author Patrick Brady Captures Soul of Cycling
November 21, 2014
Author Patrick Brady recently published a collection of essays on why people love cycling. So, the question I had for him was obvious: “Why do you love bicycling?”
Breast Cancer Ride Brings Aloha Spirit to Santa Cruz
October 24, 2014
Dani Beckerman has raced as a competitive cyclist, but she will pedal at a mellow pace — more island-style — for Saturday’s fifth annual U’ilani Fund Ohana Ride for Breast Cancer.
Jessica Klodnicki Aims to Improve Cycling Industry
September 26, 2014
I met Jessica Klodnicki two years ago when she was pushing a big wheelbarrow filled with dirt. She was trudging uphill, on a narrow path, in a ring of redwood trees.
No Ifs, And or Butts: Smoking ultimatum led to UCSC professor becoming a top cyclist
August 15, 2014
Stefano Profumo was an out-of-shape, sedentary smoker. His wife told him that before starting a family, he had to quit smoking and get in shape…
UCSC Alum Travels World as Balloon Artist
Addi Somekh’s unique talent of twisting balloons into mind-bending art has taken his life in a direction that he never could have imagined.
Bonnie Dankert: Veteran educator teaches at Juvenile Hall
Bonnie Dankert is not afraid of deeply troubled teenagers. Instead, the veteran educator is grateful for the rewards and challenges presented by her students at Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall.
