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what is yoga for athletes?

Leslee — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:30:03 +0000

Being a yoga instructor, I am fully aware that saying “yoga for athletes” is somewhat redundant or unnecessary, even illogical in a way. Yoga for _______. Yoga is for everything … you could fill in the blank with really anything. The amazing benefits of yoga cross over to anyone, no matter their lifestyle. So it is not technically necessary to … Read the rest

Coors Classic reunion, oh my!

Leslee — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:49:07 +0000

I, and a lively group of nearly 400 attendees of the recent Zinger | Coors Classic International Bicycle Race reunion, are still processing the festivities that brought us back together last week, after 25 years!

Piggybacked onto the inaugural – and amazing – USA Pro Cycling Challenge, the Coors Classic reunion allowed infamous promoter and event guru, Michael Aisner, to … Read the rest

phil, paul, bob – we (heart) u

Leslee — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:42:06 +0000

One of the MANY highlights of my trip to the USAPCC was reconnecting with the uber-colorful commentator threesome – Phil LIggett, Paul Sherwen, and Bob Roll – all three handsome and charismatic as ever. In fact, these guys are as (or more) popular on any Tour route as the riders themselves, bringing tremendous knowledge, humor, style and class to every … Read the rest

view from USAPCC race director’s seat, part 2

Leslee — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:40 +0000

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge was a huge undertaking – with over a year of daily details, world class prep and tremendous management prowess. And that oversight continued during each race stage.

Here is a very high level recap of the view from the USAPCC race director’s seat on stage 3 – the Vail Time Trial. I traveled with race … Read the rest

view from USAPCC race director’s seat, part 1

Leslee — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:57:12 +0000

I am SO proud and honored to say that USA Pro Cycling Challenge race director, Jim Birrell, is a good buddy of mine. From where he sits today, the future looks SUPER bright for this guy – his company, Medalist Sports, was the driving force and organizers behind this wildly successful event last week.

The race is getting PHENOMENAL … Read the rest

the rolling city

Leslee — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:44:34 +0000

Under cobalt blue skies, the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and Aspen/Snowmass Women’s Pro Stage Race are rocking Colorado, and the entire U.S (no pun intended even though there was an unprecedented earthquake in Colorado Monday night and another on the east coast Tuesday…!)

It has been 25 years since pro cycling like this has graced Colorado’s stunning and challenging roads … Read the rest

who’s your usa pro cycling challenge pick?

Leslee — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:14:24 +0000

VeloNews ran a great article about the headliners and possible surprises in next week’s big race:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/08/news/whos-going-to-surprise-in-colorado_188787

Who do you think will win?

Log your pick here in the TUNE blog comments.

Better yet, pick all three podium finishers.

I’ll make some picks mid-week after i see these guys on the Colorado roads…

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not just pro men in CO; women take aspen!

Leslee — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:27:54 +0000

Leave it to Aspen to resurrect a great event for women, the Aspen/Snowmass Women’s Pro Stage Race, August 22 – 24, running in conjunction with the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. A phenomenal venue, a great line-up, and big kudos to US nat’l champion Jessica Phillips, Aspen native, for seizing the opportunity and bringing this race to life.

With the grandeur … Read the rest

From hairnets to hashtags

Leslee — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:11:56 +0000

Okay, so when I started bike racing in 1985, we wore hairnets. Not the lunch lady kind, but not far from it. There were like the early football helmets – skimpy leather (or even synthetic) things with minimal foam padding and a little anemic strap (that never seemed to adjust properly…!)

The pro men that year actually raced the Tour … Read the rest

I Knit a Sweater for US Pro Cyclist Taylor Phinney

Leslee — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:02:51 +0000

Yes, a baby sweater.

In the early ‘90s, I hosted a baby shower for his mom, my friend, Connie Carpenter-Phinney, as we excitedly awaited the birth of this genetic wonder baby. I mean after all, his parents are Connie – Olympic gold medal cyclist, Olympic speedskater (1972 games and still youngest American to compete in a winter games) and Davis … Read the rest