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Sam Ames - Rock Cobbler (Ep. 25)
Local Legends - Episode 25 with Sam Ames, Rock Cobbler - Race Organizer
The notorious Rock Cobbler is having it's ten anniversary this year on February 11, 2023. Last year was my first time there and it was everything it was promised to be - hard, long, beautiful, and very memorable. I did the race with my husband, Simon, and he felt the exact way. We are both excited to come back and be part of this event this year.
As I was preparing for this race which requires stamina, strength, and skills, I had a thought..."Chi, why don't you have Sam on Local Legends" - he is a legend and he is passionate about cycling and he does impact the community. Then I thought, but it's Bakersfield and well Bakersfield is considered Central California, not SoCal. I even googled it and essentially Southern California is anything south of San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield. However, with so many from San Diego, Orange County and LA trekking up to Rock Cobbler, I consider Sam and Rock Cobbler our SoCal cool cousin!
Sam Ames, created Rock Cobbler after being inspired by the Belgian Waffle Ride, his love for adventure and Bakersfield, and his own rich experience with road and Cyclocross racing. He is born, raised and proud member of the Bakersfield community and values the diverse and immense amount of dirt and grassland available. I had a blast talking with Sam about his cycling racing history, origins of Rock Cobbler, how it is grown and evolved, and what the Rock Cobbler means to him.
Sam's Achievements include
Enjoy my next local legend.
** Photo credit: PureGravel **
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By Outdoor Fitness CoachLocal Legends - Episode 25 with Sam Ames, Rock Cobbler - Race Organizer
The notorious Rock Cobbler is having it's ten anniversary this year on February 11, 2023. Last year was my first time there and it was everything it was promised to be - hard, long, beautiful, and very memorable. I did the race with my husband, Simon, and he felt the exact way. We are both excited to come back and be part of this event this year.
As I was preparing for this race which requires stamina, strength, and skills, I had a thought..."Chi, why don't you have Sam on Local Legends" - he is a legend and he is passionate about cycling and he does impact the community. Then I thought, but it's Bakersfield and well Bakersfield is considered Central California, not SoCal. I even googled it and essentially Southern California is anything south of San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield. However, with so many from San Diego, Orange County and LA trekking up to Rock Cobbler, I consider Sam and Rock Cobbler our SoCal cool cousin!
Sam Ames, created Rock Cobbler after being inspired by the Belgian Waffle Ride, his love for adventure and Bakersfield, and his own rich experience with road and Cyclocross racing. He is born, raised and proud member of the Bakersfield community and values the diverse and immense amount of dirt and grassland available. I had a blast talking with Sam about his cycling racing history, origins of Rock Cobbler, how it is grown and evolved, and what the Rock Cobbler means to him.
Sam's Achievements include
Enjoy my next local legend.
** Photo credit: PureGravel **