November Rain, Part II
By Amber Pierce Winter in Austria is spectacular. Every Hütte and Gasthaus offers gemütlich warmth with cozily intricate carpentry, fireplaces and hearty dishes, but the real party is outdoors – from the unparalleled natural beauty of dramatic mountain pistes and snowy Nordic trails, to the shining holiday markets in every town square, bustling with crowds, [...]
November Rain, Part I
By Amber Pierce Cross season is already here, and for roadies in the northern hemisphere, that means pulling out the fenders and thermal jackets. It’s a cruel reality that the coldest most miserable part of the year to train outdoors is also the time of year you should spend the longest hours on your bike. [...]
Standing On The Edge of Summer
By Amber Pierce My running shoes were clearly a poor choice, I thought as I tested my foothold and pulled myself over the rock face, one of many such obstacles on the trail my teammates and I were now negotiating on our hike up the Hochschwab (a 2277-meter-high peak in the Austrian Alps). I paused [...]
From A Motel 6
The Triple Crankset welcomes the beautifully talented Amber Pierce (nee Rais) to our pages as a semimonthly contributor. “Anywhere Road,” presented by Glacier Glove, takes a look at the personal life of one of America’s brightest and up-and-coming cyclists as she lives and works her way toward the realization of her cycling dreams. By Amber [...]
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