![](<img width="150" height="99" src="http://starlahashimoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/finish.JPG" class="attachment-thumb" alt="Nike told us to run like a girl. So we did." title="finish" />)
09.10.2009
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Let’s face it, when people think of mountain biking, they don’t imagine girls being one with the dirt, bunny hopping over every obstacle in sight while racing down a single track. Even Specialized asked for candidates to explain why they’d be “the right guy for the job.” And really, I don’t blame anyone for [...]
09.09.2009
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I only started road cycling nine months ago with the beginner’s group out of the local bike shop, Cynergy Cycles. Katie, our fearless leader, has transformed me from a timid 20 mile rider to a masochistic freak on two wheels. Since my pedaling adventures began, I have already ridden down to San Diego [...]
08.30.2009
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As you can see, this wasn’t our typical Sunday ride but too much fun!
08.11.2009
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A few of us staffers at the annual kids camp (LABCC) I help out with got a chance to go hiking to the lake this year, sans kids. It was a great way to kick off the week with friend before the adorable but rowdy kids showed up. :) Every time I’m up in the [...]
06.30.2009
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Sometimes, I seriously wonder how the kids at Critical Mass (or any of the other Urban rides) do it! Whatever their reasons, I will give them credit for creativity.
It’s been a while since I’ve done a huge urban ride like this–I guess I forgot how much fun it used to be since I turned old [...]
05.10.2009
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Cruisin’ the Conejo was supposed to be my first organized metric century as well as Bobby’s. Unfortunately for Bobby, he crashed hard at around mile 23 going down a long, straight decent at around 35 mph. By the looks of this photo, I can’t stress how important it is to be wearing a helmet! You [...]
05.05.2009
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In case you didn’t know, Grandma, I just wanted to say thanks for:
• Playing Poker with me (or at least what you let me think was Poker)
• Watching TV with me
• Admiring my terrible drawings
• Taking walks around the neighborhood and smelling the flowers with me
• Sharing your Doritos
• Just being my Grandma.
Rest In Peace
05.03.2009
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It doesn’t matter how much time has passed or how many miles separate us, Chelle will always be in my life. If it weren’t for Chelle, I’m not sure I would have survived the growing pains during my years at UCLA. We laughed, we cried, we had a beer or two together.
And what’s better than [...]
