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Heather’s Utah State Crit

On Sunday we drove to Farmington to participate in the Utah State Crit Championships at the Davis Tech Center. My parents and sister, Jen, came

Elkhorn Heather’s Version

After Nationals in mid-June, Uhl and I decided to race in the Elkhorn Classic Stage Race, held in Baker City, Oregon on June 25-27. This

Running on Empty

We left for St. George, UT after the race, and the next day we traveled to Boise. On the way through Ogden, we had an

Olympic Trials Road Race

Saturday arrived bright and early. We had an 8:30 AM start. It was actually foggy, and it remained so until the last hour or so

“Rest” Day

Friday we met as a team and rode the course. Our final teammate, Nicky Wansgard, arrived last night. Kate Maher was supposed to join us

Olympic Trials Time Trial

Thursday was the big day. Team Basis had five women competing in the time trial: Lauren Gaffney, Kele Hulser, Chrissy Ruiter, Kristin Johnson, and I.

More TT Practice

Uhl and I rode the course again on Wednesday, this time with the 56–42 chainrings that I would use in the race. I actually felt

TT Course Team Preride

Uhl and I rode the time trial course with my teammates Kele, Chrissy, and Lauren Gaffney on Tuesday. Rick was nice and drove sag for

Pre-ride both Race Courses

Uhl and I rode the Nationals time trial course and the Nationals road race course on Monday. The road race course was an 11-mile circuit

Drive to Redlands

We drove to Redlands, CA on June 13th. Since I was sick, we decided not to stay in our host homes, so I wouldn’t infect

California State Time Trial

The next day we drove to Palmdale, CA. On Saturday, June 12th, the California Racing Association held its state championship time trial in Palmdale, CA.

Going to Olympic Trials

Nationals this year was also Olympic Trials. The winner of the time trial and the road race were automatic nominations to the Olympic team. Dede

Dallas Track World Cup Qualifier

It was still raining as we drove to the track, and it was still raining at the track. I went inside and they told me

Rain in Frisco

On Friday, April 30th the World Cup Qualifier started. A huge storm rolled into the area. The storm was the news on every TV station.

Going to Dallas

Frisco, TX – I flew into Dallas, TX on Thursday, April 29th. I went to the track in the evening. I saw Becky Conzuelman as

1 week after Surgery

It’s now a week after surgery. I am healing very well. The road rash is starting to subside, and my hands are totally functional now.

Dr. Visit and Surgery

I saw Dr. Lamey, a hand specialist in Boise, on Tuesday, March 30. He said that I needed to have surgery on my left hand

Heather’s Horrific Crash in Houston

Houston, TX — The men’s point’s race was cancelled last night due to rain. They started the events 30 min early to get the points race in

Houston Pursuit

Pursuit Qualifier Houston, TX — I warmed up on the trainer. I felt pretty good. It was windy today. I used a 52 x 15

Houston World Cup Qualifier

My next adventure took me to Houston for the Track World Cup Qualifier on March 26-28. I stayed with a friend from high school for