“Perfection in the Process”

Interview with Daimeon Shanks
by Dave Campbell
I met Daimeon Shanks as a student in my Freshman Science class at Newport High School in the fall of 1994. He was a bright, energetic, and pudgy kid. The next year he and a number of his friends got mountain bikes and joined my high school mountain [...]

Catching up to Chris Horner

by Sonya Ewan
When his ProTour Team Astana held a training camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico earlier in the year, 36-year-old Bend, Oregon native Chris Horner took a few minutes off the bike to talk about training, his new team and goals, and fantasy cycling.
Surely the top-contending team in the Tour de France this year, were [...]

Itching to get back in the saddle? Not so fast!

by Tom Baldinger
Springtime brings its own set of riding rules. Although there is more daylight, it’s still smart to have a light if you plan on doing afternoon rides. There are few things more scary than getting lost in the dark. It is also entirely preventable with a bit of planning and forethought. If possible, [...]

On becoming an expert cyclist

by Brian Sather
Many believe natural ability is the principal factor for becoming an elite cyclist. They accept that people who happen to have genetic talent and happen to pursue cycling are the fortunate ones to rise to the top in the sport. Conversely, some potentially great cyclists are sitting around on their couches wasting away [...]

Speedskating is great for off-season training

by Linda Jellison
In the Northwest, many cyclists ride all year, regardless of the weather. Oregon has a large and diverse cycling community, ranging from the serious competitive racer to the recreational rider. Many cyclists cross train in the off-season with various activities to supplement their fitness levels and performance for bike racing.
During the hiatus from [...]