Hey there. With a new year in effect, a new project at work, a new off season buddha belly *pat, pat, rub* AND a new race season approaching what better time to dust off this old blog and give it a face lift. I’m digging it. Now as I rub my belly I ponder what to blog about first, but since its already way past my bedtime it will have to wait a little longer. The end.
28 Sep
Mama needs a new set of wheels!
Going to attempt my first cross race of the season this Sunday then head up to Moraine and hopefully find the next bike for my arsenal. Teehee! So exciting! You should stop by and get a taste of the new line up with me… dead sexy!
4 Jul
Hilly Billy Roubaix
Hey readers! Man, I suck at blogging this year. Add it to the list. My whole intent for this scene is to spread large amounts of cycling cheer and sing it loud for all to hear… well, I mean type about it and I just havent been able to make it happen. Bummer, but I HAVE recently attended two seriously bad ass bike gigs (America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe and the Stoopid 50 in State College, PA that I’m jonesin to tell you about!), but I gotta continue to save those for another time.. I hope. Right now I am still coming down from my first Hilly Billy high and I gotta talk about it.. Continue reading
17 May
9 Hours of Cranky Monkey Report
I (and most of the Burgh’s mountain biking world.. worrrd) went to Rocky Gap State Park, Maryland this weekend to partake in 9 hours of cranky monkey. I was not confronted by any irritable primates during the weekend, but I spotted a few banana peels on the course. How original. The park, campsite and lake were absolutely beautiful and I spotted the very snazzy looking lodge through my tent window. I can definitely see me roughing it in there next time I decide to hit these trails Continue reading
12 May
I’m a Team in Training Cyclist and Mentor!
I have re-joined Team in Training this year (see my profile page for history with the TEAM years ago if your interested) and am currently training and fundraising to participate in a century ride around Lake Tahoe on June 5th. Please check out my fundraising page below for some additional details and to consider making an online donation. I appreciate your time and consideration. MJ 
29 Apr
FUNDRAISER FOR BIKE PGH TONIGHT 5:30-9pm
OUTSPOKEN
805/807 LIBERTY AVE, DOWNTOWN
BENEFITS LOCAL ARTISTS & BIKE PITTSBURGH
WIN-WIN
25 Apr
OpenSpacePGH Community Meetings – Needs YOU!
Calling ALL cyclists! Roadies, mountain and crossy’s unite! SERRRRIOUSLY!!
The City is hosting several meetings to reach out and get public feedback on ideas for open spaces, parks and recreation areas. PLEASE CONSIDER GOING TO ONE!! Attendees will subgroup and do prioritization activities to show what they are interested in. Once all the meetings the done the City can compare regional differences and take the next step in making their final budget decisions! We have a chance to speak up and defend our parks, trails and vote for a local bike park! This is big, riders!! BIG!!
I made it to the first one this evening and actually really enjoyed the activity and being able to take part. They collect the papers where you make your selections and there is space on the last page where you can give your opinion on the meeting / activity as well as on the open spaces in general. So take some time and defend all your loves of the City, trails, parks, rivers, but hopefully you can include the “Adventure Recreation” option listed and pitch any or all of the ideas PTAG provides on their website! With the ever growing bike community in the area it would be ashame if we didnt take advantage of the situation and truly represent at these meetings. Thanks!
27 Mar
Random thoughts from a sick individual
Today is officially one too many days home alone trying to kill this evil with drugs and kindness (a noteworthy shout out to my mom who has stopped by to make sure I am alive and kickin. Thanks mom!!) but so much time, within these walls, closing in on me.. having. trouble. breathing. has officially just pushed me over the edge and I am using this blog to reach civilization once again and pull me out of the depths of INSANITY! In the name of blog bull shit everywhere.. here goes Continue reading
27 Feb
2nd Annual OTB BALL Successful Report!
So much time and effort has gone into the B.A.L.L. (BELLAs Against Leukemia & Lymphoma! Hi-YA!) that I have struggled with what to post. Last year I did a lot of the party planning myself. All my very own O.C.D. fault and not knowing how to really plan the event or how to ask for help or delegate. This year as soon as the team agreed to have a 2nd annual we got together for a meeting, delegated tasks, errands, sponsorship efforts, etc. The BELLAs are SO awesome! Everyone put in 100% effort! I am so proud to be a part of this team and cannot thank Lauren, Ryanne, Michelle and Kelly enough for being such wonderful friends, ladies, fundraisers and teammates!! *squeeeeeze*
This years highlights including, but not limited to. Continue reading
