Cristina Goyanes

Cristina Goyanes

Cristina Goyanes assumed she was athletically challenged until she signed up for her first triathlon at 25. She's since completed 10 along with a handful of century bike rides and other random physical feats. The freelancer writer, who lives in Brooklyn with her two road bikes, covers fitness, sports, and travel for various magazines.

All Stories from Cristina Goyanes

Girl using an indoor bike trainer in front of a TV.
Friday, 5/3/13 at 3:23 PM
Considering that it's May and still snowing in certain parts of the country, some folks may soon turn blue and pass out if they're holding their breath for warm, sunny weather to go biking outside....
Sad woman pushing bike up hill
Wednesday, 5/1/13 at 10:27 AM
While at a three-day cycling camp with Carmichael Training Systems in Tucson, AZ, I had the sudden, inexplicable urge to cry. Our group had just finished a tough hill-climbing workout in the morning...
Cyclists rounding a corner
Friday, 4/26/13 at 11:44 AM
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Afghan woman riding her bike on a road outside Kabul.
Wednesday, 4/24/13 at 1:50 PM
There’s nothing like hopping on your bike for a sweat-drenching trek through the woods, cruise in the park, or ride around town—but would you risk your life for your two-wheeler? For women in...
Cyclist standing with bike on urban street.
Friday, 4/19/13 at 11:53 AM
Finding the right bike is like meeting your soul mate: That special connection? It's not easy to come by. So when Guru Fit offered to help me narrow down my search at Cannondale HQ's last month, I...
Two women running outside.
Thursday, 4/18/13 at 12:29 PM
Everyone has bad training days now and then for whatever reason—you're feeling tired, sore, hungry, distracted, anxious, insecure, sick—you get the point. During those discouraging moments, it's nice...
Woman riding bike
Tuesday, 4/16/13 at 4:42 PM
In 44 days, I will begin my long, hard, 545-mile trek from San Franscico to L.A. as part of the 12th annual AIDS/Lifecycle ride to raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS. And...
woman holding frozen dinner
Tuesday, 4/16/13 at 2:42 PM
You already know that microwaving your leftover chicken stir-fry in its plastic container is a major no-no, but that's not the only way to end up with a mouthful of chemicals.An alarming new report...
Man exercising outside in the grass.
Tuesday, 4/16/13 at 7:30 AM
Finally, a legit excuse to skip the gym and sculpt your body in the sun!
Group of people taking a spin class outside in New York City.
Monday, 4/15/13 at 4:47 PM
“Take it off! Take it off!” chanted the enthusiastic crowd at the two beautiful blondes up on stage in the highly trafficked north plaza of Union Square Park in New York City as music blasted. In any...