Lake Effect Half Marathon. 23 February, 2020

Competitive cyclists quickly learn about the miracle of the draft—or they ride lonely time trials for 40 miles. This makes the sport tactically complex, because the strongest, fastest riders often lose due to the vast advantages conferred by riding in the slipstream, where riders typically save 30% of their energy. A pack is like a…

Cupid’s Chase. 8 February, 2020

The congestion that dogged me in the Winter Warrior and Chilly Chili finally broke a week or so before the Super Couch Potato. I looked forward to a fast, flat race in relatively decent weather (for February).  Instead, I spent Super Bowl Sunday in bed with gastroenteritis. Stomach bugs are always unpleasant, but I usually…