Update from The Kings
Thank you so much for a wonderful spring. From the Chef Cycling Series, to Coffee with the Kings rides, Grasshopper Adventure Series collabs and the Toaster’s Rides, we were so happy to host something for everyone.
Read NowIssue No. 6 | May 2023
Spotlight: Alex Fuentes
The first face you might see when visiting a Mill District Velo ride is that of Alex Fuentes. Chances are, he’ll have a big, welcoming smile on his face.
Read MoreTed’s Training Tip
Gone are the days of pumping your tires to 120psi and bouncing like a pogostick down the road. Recent changes in the industry see rims and tires getting wider.
Read MoreIssue No. 5 | April 2023
Update from The Kings
Here we are more than half way through our two month stay in Healdsburg, but it feels like we just arrived last week. Time is flying!
Read MoreChef Cycling Series
Join us for our Cycling Chef Series with three acclaimed chefs who find inspiration through the bicycle.
Read MoreSpotlight: Brennan Wertz
He’s one of the fastest gravel bike racers in America, but also known as the “gentle giant.”
Read MoreTed’s Training Tip
It’s common to settle into the same cadence all the time. Enter cadence drills to mix things up.
Read MoreIssue No. 4 | February 2023
Hello From The King Family
Last week we were in Arizona with the family for 24 hours in the Old Pueblo, a mountain bike race in which each of us competed alongside a duo partner—Laura with Meg Fisher and Ted with Alex Howes.
Read MoreVelo For All
It’s no secret that Mill District Velo has put together some of the best rides in Sonoma County. The spring calendar is packed with weekly ride event offerings that span the spectrum from casual to high performance.
Read MoreSpotlight: Naomi Williams
I got into cycling in 2007 when my sister Rachel told me to buy a bike so we could ride together. We have spent most of our lives doing everything together so it just made sense that we would become cyclists together.
Read MoreTed’s Training Tip
Learn your training zones. It’s easy to spout off terms like “zone 1” and “tempo”, but what do they mean for you?
Read MoreIssue No. 3 | January 2023
Begin the Year with a Challenge
Happy New Year! One of my favorite ways to celebrate is by planning a slightly outlandish, can-I-do-it style ride.
Read MoreSpotlight: Walter Niederberger
Walter Niederberger is a local Healdsburg resident and has been a familiar face at Mill District Velo rides for the past few years.
Read MoreTed’s Training Tip
“Focus on fueling. So many performance gains can slip through the cracks by underfueling before, during and after rides and then overcompensating later in the day…
Read MoreSave The Date: Women’s Weekend
What’s your ideal weekend? When Jess Cerra and Laura King answered that question, Grit & Luxe came to life!
Read MoreIssue No. 2 | December 2022
12 Days Holiday Ride Guide
T’is the season of eggnog and then another helping of eggnog. In an effort to keep motivation high and not let your riding go into hibernation, Ted King has reignited the DIYgravel’s 12 day holiday ride guide.
Read MoreSpotlight: Matthew Accarrino
Acclaimed chef and cyclist Matthew Accarrino hardly needs an introduction. If you’ve been to a Mill District event, you’ve likely had the opportunity to partake in his cuisine or his draft. If you know Matthew, he only has one pace: “full gas”.
Read MoreTed’s Training Tip
Join a group ride! I’m a huge advocate for taking part in group rides. They help with nearly every aspect of cycling; you’ll improve pack etiquette, gain fitness, likely find a new friend or two.
Read MoreKing Family Gift Guide
The Federal Reserve is doing its best to temper American spending, yet it feels like the season of opulence. Silky, creamy egg nog. Comfy, cozy sweaters.
Read MoreIssue No. 1 | October 2022
Hello From the Open Road
The King family (Laura, Hazel our new son Hayden and me) are wrapping up a two month stint on the road in our van. We’re somewhere in the middle of America heading east, but we’ve had the good fortune of riding our bikes in fantastic spots all across the country.
Read MoreSpotlight: Jess Cerra
Jess is a professional gravel cyclist with the Pinarello Scuderia team, but her background includes professional Xterra triathlete followed by a foray into professional road racing. Jess isn’t one to talk about herself, but she has many stories to share while guiding our Mill District rides–so don’t be shy to ask her questions.
Read MoreTed’s Training Tip
Consistency is your friend.
Read MoreCooking with Chef Accarrino
We love pairing our rides with good food and drink. Chef Matthew Accarrino is someone who shares that affinity and you’ll often find him at Mill District rides sprinting away from the group ride to ensure that lunch is finished in time for the rider’s return.
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