Tom LeCarner
BACKGROUND: Tom LeCarner joined VeloNews as copy editor in 2007. In addition to his editing duties, LeCarner has a regular web column entitled "Project Pruitt" and occasionally covers other areas in the sport for the magazine and Web site. LeCarner is currently finishing his Ph.D. in American literature at the University of Colorado, where he teaches undergraduate English courses. He also holds a law degree and a master’s degree and was a practicing attorney. During college, LeCarner rode for the UC Irvine mountain bike team.
BIKES IN THE GARAGE: '07 Independent Fabrication Ti Crown Jewel, '07 Santa Cruz Blur, '09 Giant Bowery
Stories by Tom LeCarner »
Posted: Wed, Jun 3rd
Project Pruitt: I'm backI’m back.
After my last fit session, I rode several times with my new saddle, new pedals and new position. I felt good, but I was still feeling that all-too-familiar burning sensation after about 90 minutes of recovery-pace riding. I was beginning to get really frustrated. ...
Posted: Tue, May 12th
Project Pruitt: A year later.I’m back.
Posted: Mon, Mar 2nd
Project Pruitt: On the road againEditor's note: Tom LeCarner, VeloNews' copy editor, is an avid cyclist who has been unable to ride and train for most of 2008 because of knee pain. He is being treated at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, using Specialized Body Geometry equipment and ...
Posted: Mon, Jan 19th
Injured cyclist shares some of his stretchesEditor's Note: Tom LeCarner, VeloNews' copy editor, is an avid cyclist who has been unable to ride and train for most of 2008 because of knee pain. He is being treated at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and using Specialized Body Geometry equipment and services ...
Posted: Fri, Dec 19th
In his effort to get back on his bike, columnist Tom LeCarner has some setbacks.Editor's Note: Tom LeCarner, VeloNews' copy editor, is an avid cyclist who has been unable to ride and train for most of 2008 because of knee pain. He is being treated at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and using Specialized Body Geometry equipment and services ...
Posted: Thu, Dec 11th
Project Pruitt: The Fit SessionIt was a crisp fall day here in Boulder as I pulled up to the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine with my bike on my car and all my gear in a bag. I was swiftly directed to the locker room and changed into my kit while my bike was rolled away to the fit lab by a staff member for ...
Posted: Thu, Nov 20th
A visit to the sports clinic delivers answers to a wounded rider itching to get back on his bike.Well, today was my first meeting with Andy Pruitt at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. I was warmly greeted by staff, filled out the requisite paperwork and waited to be called in. As I waited I noticed, among the many motivational photos of the outdoors, that there were ...
Posted: Wed, Nov 12th
Project Pruitt: A cyclist tries to come back from a nagging knee injury. Editor’s note:Tom LeCarner, VeloNews’ copy editor, is a 41-year-old longtime cyclist and former racer who has been struggling with tendonitis this year. Specialized has offered to help Tom overcome his injuries with its Body Geometry equipment and treatment by Andy ...
