Malta is one of the prettiest and most unique places I’ve ever had the opportunity to visit. Malta has been a self governing country since the mid-twentieth century, but prior to becoming an independent state, the country changed hands many different times, which is reflected in the unique architecture and culture. The racing format on […]
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2018 Yokohama Report
This was my fourth year racing Yokohama, and it is always one of my favorite races. Prior to race day, I had been frustrated with my season so far. I’ve spent most of the season putting together the best training of my life and so far had raced three times with the results of crash, […]
Tongyeong and Miyazaki World Cups
The Tongyeong and Miyazaki World Cups came at the end of a long season of racing, with most of my races in the back half of the year. Tongyeong is one of my favorite courses on the circuit and boasts a peaceful sea swim, a hilly bike course, and a run that is mostly on […]
Summer Cook: Mexico and more…
Yucatan WC came in the middle of a busy period of racing for me. Since the start of July, I’ve raced in Spain, Germany, Canada, and now Mexico since the start of July and will race in the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Great Britain before the end of September! I was initially nervous to […]
Racing in Japan
I always love racing in Japan. Race day in Yokohama was chilly and wet but that didn’t stop spectators from lining the course! A course change new for this year eliminated a 180 degree turn but added a cobble section in a historic district that ended up being pretty treacherous in the rain and saw […]