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 NowIssue No. 3 | January
Spotlight: 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 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 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 MoreIssue No. 2 | December
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
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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