Barbara Howe

Just as Barbarella bumps through the universe, comically oblivious to the dangers and threats being thrust at her, Barbara Howe has had a few misadventures of her own. After a year of sickness and a grievous injury she is finally recovered and aiming for the podium.

Barb has recently signed with Vanderkitten Clothing and looks forward to a season representing "clothing for women who kick ass!" She currently resides in Berkeley, CA with her boyfriend, a room full of bikes and her cat. Follow her adventures here on Cyclingnews.com.

Latest articles by Barbara Howe

U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series leader Katerina Nash (Luna) left no doubt who was in control in Portland.
Frozen over

By Barbara Howe Published

Chilly temps, not mud, at Portland USGP finale

Cycling Culture
Trying to stay upright and laughing about it.
Dedication

By Barbara Howe Published

A stranger provides inspiration on a muddy weekend

Cycling Culture
Barb and the podium boys are all smiles after the women's race.
A whirlwind week

By Barbara Howe Published

Mud, Driving, Vegas, Flights...

Cycling Culture
For Barb Howe, when the light changes... it's 'cross time.
And so it begins...

By Barbara Howe Published

When the light changes, it's 'cross time

Cycling Culture
I was a little envious of my neighbour's camping rig at the Shasta Lemurian
Four for Four and then one more

By Barbara Howe Published

Kicking back with some sweet single track

Cycling Culture
It was cold enough to race in toe warmers
A brisk weekend

By Barbara Howe Published

I just survived my annual trip to the Hamptons for Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup final...

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Keeping my tires on the ground
December 17, 2008

By Barbara Howe Published

Like last year’s trip to Dam Cross it was a short weekend with lots of driving. This year, unlike...

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Because Halloween only comes once a year
Hometown mud

By Barbara Howe Published

After a disappointing race last weekend I wasn't too motivated to race this weekend. My legs felt...

Racing
Skull Tutu complete with kitty ears and a cape
Psycho-Cross a Halloween tradition

By Barbara Howe Published

It seems that most years there is a big, important, out-of-town race that I need to be at during...

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Barb takes her revenge on the sand pit.
It seemed like a good idea when …….

By Barbara Howe Published

I bought my plane tickets. In reality it wasn't such a good idea. Three UCI cross races in a row at...

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The barriers at Granogue
Granogue and Wissahickon weekend

By Barbara Howe Published

After a hot weekend of hard racing in Cincinnati my body showed its appreciation for me by coming...

Racing
The start of the women's field was frantic
Vegas and beyond

By Barbara Howe Published

Once again I survived Las Vegas, Cross Vegas and one heck of a tiring Interbike tradeshow. Part of...

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Working hard at the finish.
Single Speed World Championships

By Barbara Howe Published

Over a year ago I heard that Single Speed Worlds were going to be in nearby Napa, California. I...

Racing
Family holiday at the beach.
A late start and a new beginning

By Barbara Howe Published

For the past several months I've been trying to write a diary to update everyone on the condition of...

Cycling Culture
Barb Howe giving the thumbs up despite being in pain due to a crash in the Hofstade Cyclo-cross World Cup.
A bad day in Belgium

By Barbara Howe Published

December 25th, Christmas day in Belgium and the day before the Hofstade World Cup. The crew,...

Teams & Riders
Noel our mechanic.
Three in a row

By Barbara Howe Published

Two years ago, I showed up in a state of jet-lagged confusion and podium'd at this race. This year...

Racing
Barb getting ready to go skiing indoors.
A foggy recollection of my first days in Belgium

By Barbara Howe Published

I love to sleep for hours and hours at a time in a row, however this is not possible for me on an...

Racing
Racing on the 'dry' day.
Perfect Portland weather

By Barbara Howe Published

Portland never ceases to impress me with its impeccable timing of inclement weather. I've yet to...

Racing
Barb Howe smiles - or is that a grimace? while riding on Canton Avenue
Things to do in Pittsburgh when it's cold

By Barbara Howe Published

What does one do in between races while visiting family? I like to bake pies, sleep and ride my...

Teams & Riders
Barb loves her bike.
The mile high club

By Barbara Howe Published

The Mile High Club – Get your sick minds out of the gutter, that's not what I'm talking about. I'm...

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A bicycle graveyard on Halloween Street
Doing Derby City

By Barbara Howe Published

This weekend's travel adventure was held not far from the most famous horse race in the country, the...

Teams & Riders
More smoke in the Southern California area.
Apocalypse Now

By Barbara Howe Published

The closest UCI race to home was this past weekend down in Southern California. Rachel Lloyd and I...

Racing
A little champange
Weekend in the Hamptons

By Barbara Howe Published

Richest women's cross race in the world, a weekend in the Hampton's, UCI points on the line and the...

Teams & Riders
Missing Image for
Interbike

By Barbara Howe Published

Where do I even begin? Perhaps that I'm still recovering, and I didn't even go out and party. It...

Cycling Culture
With my medal and arm numbers
Cross-training with an Xterra

By Barbara Howe Published

Saturday my brother, Rush, his dog Helmutt, his friend, Sam, and myself loaded into the VW van and...

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