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2010 Ladies Tour of Qatar – Preview
In a region where covered arms, legs, and head are the norm for a woman’s attire, the relatively liberal Gulf emirate of Qatar is once again set to host some of the premier riders of the women’s professional peloton for the 2010 Ladies Tour of Qatar.
Organized by the Amaury Sports Organization, which also operates the [...]
Animated
Santa Rosa, CA (February 18, 2008) – I grew up as a fan of Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts. Although he passed eight years ago, his presence is still felt in this hometown of Santa Rosa. In the downtown area, statues commemorating his various characters can be seen seemingly around [...]
Training Day
Vanderkitten Racing 2008 Training CampBerkeley, Calif. – February 4, 2008 – Vanderkitten Racing will kick off the 2008 season with its initial team training camp February 11th through 18th. The team will conclude its camp by participating in the Amgen Tour of California Women’s Criterium on February 18th.
Vanderkitten’s training camp will include scenic rides through [...]
TRIPLE Exclusive: An Interview with Liz Hatch
“Off the front” is a term we use in cycling for someone who goes in a break, either with a group or solo. For some, the term not only describes a tactical strategy but also a riding style. While for others, it expresses a personality. In French, these types of riders are referred to as [...]
In Full Effect
Vanderkitten Names Roster for 2008Berkeley, Calif. – December 17, 2007 – In the latest of a series of steps associated with preparation for the upcoming season, Vanderkitten Racing has disclosed their talented team of Elite Women cyclists for 2008.
“It is an honor to be the Director and a part of a first year team of [...]
Almost Famous
CHICAGO – As I prepare to embark for Interbike, I can’t help but feel [and look, as I've been rocking the mop top lately; inset] like William Miller, Patrick Fugit’s character in the movie Almost Famous.
On his first real assignment, the teenaged aspiring rock journalist, is sent to cover an “on the verge of stardom” [...]
The Scratching Post
Here Kitty, Kitty…Its been a while since we last caught up with our favorite Vanderkitten, Liz Hatch. But then again, catching a kitten by the tail isn’t that easy unless of course she’s eating pavement.
At the Suisun Harbor Criterium, Liz. by her own admission, “ate shit” as she went down hard. From her blog, “It [...]
Front Runner
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” — Steve Prefontaine
Although he passed away over 30 years ago, Steve “Pre” Prefontaine remains one of the most beloved, and greatest, long distance runners America has ever known. The diminutive runner from Coos Bay, Oregon at one point held every American track & [...]
Real and Spectacular
If you’ve ever raced, whether it be organized or just out on the street with some buddies, you quickly realize how important and how valuable it can be to have some teammates around you. In a pack they can provide some shelter by blocking wind, they can shepard you to the line with a great [...]
VICTORY!!!
To follow up on her impressive 2nd place in the Cat 1/2/3/4 at the Cox Charities Cycling Classic in Providence, RI on June 24th, and a more than respectable 9th in the Cat 1/2/3 at the Seacoast Criterium two days later, our friend of the blog, Liz Hatch (Vanderkitten) came away with a pair of [...]
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