Following Clif Bar’s Day of Action on October 1, Team CLIF Bar climber Cedar Wright submitted this video. Cedar was one of the participants in the Access Fund’s Day of Action event and created this piece based on his experience.

As Ceedy puts it, “I had the pleasure of taking part in Clif Bar’s Meet the Moment ‘Day of Action,’ which partnered with the Access Fund and their 2011 National Access and Stewardship Summit to do some trail work at North Table Mountain—the local climbing area of Golden Colorado. Clif bar and The Access Fund are both committed to preserving and respecting the outdoor places where we play, so I feel very lucky to be able to help out in my small way.”

We at Clif continue to be inspired by the people we work with and their passion for protecting the places we play! Big thanks to Cedar for sharing his time and his energy in capturing this day.

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The City of London Race took place on Saturday, September 10, and Clif Bar was there and in on all the action. Here with a recap is our very own Craig Woodman.

It was a strange feeling driving into the ghost town that is central London’s financial district on a Saturday morning. That weirdness continued as I pulled into a huge housing estate to find the event headquarters and registration area. I was immediately struck by the mix of architectural styles – from futuristic looking high-rise concrete apartment blocks connected by sky walkways to ancient chapels and waterways. It all looked a little crazy, but these surroundings and backdrop were perfect for orienteers to test their mettle.

Then followed a frustrating 45 minutes driving around London backstreets seeking out a parking place, one that allowed me to park for more than 30 minutes.

I eventually found a spot and hurried back to event base. By the time I had returned the hungry competitors and staff were already circling the booth and the morning unfolded to be busy from start to finish. The different courses – long, short and childrens dictated different start times and resulted in a steady flow of both pre- and post-race nibblers as they came to claim their free bar. 

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Hood to Coast is fast approaching for the Clif Bar team. This will be my first experience with a [more than] 24-hour, 200-mile relay race. I recently read an advice column listing a few of the biggest mistakes people make running Hood to Coast (or other relays, for that matter).

• 1. Running the first leg too fast
• 2. Standing too much between legs
• 3. Not eating and drinking enough

I have no fear of running my first leg too fast. I am a slow starter more interested in saving up my energy for later. Standing, well, I hear there are plenty of opportunities for sitting so I am not worried. Eating and drinking, no problem. That’s what my job as the Clif Bar & Company Dietitian is all about, and we make the best foods and drinks to make that happen.

Here is my personal plan to put that performance nutrition to work (Amy – Team captain – take note for the grocery list). And for additional tips on running, be sure to check out episodes of CLIFCast, our Clif Bar podcast for info on sports nutrition.

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Prior to this event I had never worked at a mountain bike event, however, I can safely say I hope to get to work at plenty more! The Bontrager Twentyfour12 is a unique event; it’s an endurance mountain bike race around a course of approximately 10 miles, entirely off road.

As the name suggests there are multiple races taking place at the same time on the same course; a 24hour race, a 12-hour one starting at midday and another 12-hour one at midnight – the Torchbearer12. It was a long drive for Craig and myself down to the race HQ in Plymouth, and with a lot of inconsistent weather throughout the drive it was making us both nervous knowing that we were having to camp for two nights.

Upon arrival it was raining heavily, however, still humid and warm. From the first sights of the venue, it was like I was at a music festival with the campsite/village split. After a while the rain stopped and the sun came out, this was our chance to set up the Clif Bar booth and our tent. The whole event had a different vibe to it than other events I’ve work or raced at before. There was a really relaxed and friendly feel to the whole race and is something I’m not used to, being a triathlete.

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Jessica Culnane and her Clif Bar Field Marketing Crew stoked out riders along the epic STP ride recently on a rare Northwest weekend without the need for rain gear.  Read on to find out what these wet weather natives do when the sun starts to shine.

Here in the Northwest, specifically the Pacific North West (PNW), we don’t get too many sunny days. But when we do, everyone takes full advantage of them and Clif is right there with us. Plans are changed and activities are modified just so we can all be out under that glorious golden orb in the sky. And for all those folks out there who haven’t been to the PNW, we really love to ride our bikes - for pleasure and for our mode of transportation. 

Case in point, if you ask any PNW native to pick out who was born and raised here vs. who is a transplant they will simply say, “that dude/chick over there riding their bike in the rain.” It’s true. We ride, we walk and we run in the rain. Rain jackets are a necessity and umbrellas are taboo. 

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