Interesting article about ultracyclist Alexandera Houchin.
02-10-20, 12:13 PM
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Interesting article about ultracyclist Alexandera Houchin.
https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a3...1vSH3uKURm7sk8
She has lived a helluva life so far and the in-depth article was really cool to read. I am fascinated with what makes individuals excel at their craft- whether it is pure genetic athleticism, academic studying for hours on end every day as a kid, grit and grind training, mental determination, etc.
...to keep this c&v, her first bike was a Varsity.
She has lived a helluva life so far and the in-depth article was really cool to read. I am fascinated with what makes individuals excel at their craft- whether it is pure genetic athleticism, academic studying for hours on end every day as a kid, grit and grind training, mental determination, etc.
...to keep this c&v, her first bike was a Varsity.
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02-10-20, 12:32 PM
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https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a3...1vSH3uKURm7sk8
She has lived a helluva life so far and the in-depth article was really cool to read. I am fascinated with what makes individuals excel at their craft- whether it is pure genetic athleticism, academic studying for hours on end every day as a kid, grit and grind training, mental determination, etc.
...to keep this c&v, her first bike was a Varsity.
She has lived a helluva life so far and the in-depth article was really cool to read. I am fascinated with what makes individuals excel at their craft- whether it is pure genetic athleticism, academic studying for hours on end every day as a kid, grit and grind training, mental determination, etc.
...to keep this c&v, her first bike was a Varsity.
02-10-20, 01:12 PM
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^^^^^ +1; younger than most of my bikes, but wise beyond her years.
02-10-20, 05:14 PM
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I am glad that you posted this here, I would have missed it otherwise. For some of us on C&V, there is more about it than nostalgia alone, and I think this captures it. I wish her the very best.
02-10-20, 05:43 PM
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Awesome story...thank you
I love this. Biking is way more than racing. What an awesome person.
