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Death by Veganism, Racing, Fruit, and PVC

Posted on May 23rd, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

Nina Plank has made quite a name for herself in the vegan world with her op-ed piece in the NY Times .  Just about every vegan I know has written a damning response to "Death... More »

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Tuesday Night Racin'

Posted on May 16th, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

I've lived in Sonoma County for almost 4 years now, and every summer I've managed to do a handful of Tuesday night Corporate Center Criteriums. Some years, they were the only races I did.  Last... More »

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A Passionate Marriage to Life

Posted on May 6th, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

For the past 4 to 6 weeks, I've felt like I've had the brakes on when it comes to racing.  I haven't been able to put a figure on why, but I sense that it... More »

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Gila Stage 4

Posted on May 6th, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

While Akira went around in circles, I watched.  It was a good race.  Brice Jones from Jelly Belly won the field sprint.

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Bike Racin' in G-wood

Posted on May 5th, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

I love seeing a big race in my hometown.  If people only knew how great the riding is around there.  This gets me excited about racing.  It's great seeing this series of races that I... More »

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Gila Stage 3

Posted on May 5th, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

It's never a good sign when you're asking yourself "How far will I make it today?" before the start of the race.  I woke up this morning exhausted.  The race started fast, and I couldn't... More »

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Gila Stage 2

Posted on May 3rd, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

The conversation usually goes like this: "Are you guys actually vegan?" "Yes." "Really? Wow." OR "Is that bike actually bamboo?" "Yes." "Really? Wow." Dave, Akira, and I finished today (mostly) unscathed.  We think Dave finished... More »

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Gila Stage 1

Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

I don't think it's a good thing to start one of the toughest stage races in the U.S. tired.  I haven't slept well in a week for some reason.  It's frustrating, and I feel like... More »

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An Injury

Posted on Apr 23rd, 2007 by Bradley : Founder, OrganicAthlete Bradley

I don't know if you can see it there, but I pulled a muscle in my inner thigh when I nearly crashed on Saturday.  I have a tough time lifting my left leg.  I can... More »

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