Chris Cicotte
@chris-cicotte.bsky.social
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Tomato-walnut pesto
Carb-loading for tomorrow’s training ride. Second to last gravel race of the season is next Saturday.
Carb-loading for tomorrow’s training ride. Second to last gravel race of the season is next Saturday.
October 12, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Tomato-walnut pesto
Carb-loading for tomorrow’s training ride. Second to last gravel race of the season is next Saturday.
Carb-loading for tomorrow’s training ride. Second to last gravel race of the season is next Saturday.
Pulled pork sliders for dinner
September 1, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Pulled pork sliders for dinner
Brody (son): The local golf course has the biggest, juiciest Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches.
Me: Hold my beer 😆
Me: Hold my beer 😆
August 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Brody (son): The local golf course has the biggest, juiciest Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches.
Me: Hold my beer 😆
Me: Hold my beer 😆
Carb loading for tomorrow’s training ride. Shrimp scampi is a favorite of my boys.
54 miles, last one before the race next weekend. 
54 miles, last one before the race next weekend. 
August 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Carb loading for tomorrow’s training ride. Shrimp scampi is a favorite of my boys.
54 miles, last one before the race next weekend. 
54 miles, last one before the race next weekend. 
I had a great time today at Michigan’s Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder 2025. I did the 101 mile loop and the weather was perfect.
I didn’t podium in my age group, but I came close, fifth place and 88 overall out of 251. I’ll just have to try again next year.
I didn’t podium in my age group, but I came close, fifth place and 88 overall out of 251. I’ll just have to try again next year.
June 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I had a great time today at Michigan’s Coast to Coast Gravel Grinder 2025. I did the 101 mile loop and the weather was perfect.
I didn’t podium in my age group, but I came close, fifth place and 88 overall out of 251. I’ll just have to try again next year.
I didn’t podium in my age group, but I came close, fifth place and 88 overall out of 251. I’ll just have to try again next year.
Weather is perfect
June 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Weather is perfect
Last training ride before this Saturday’s race. It’s going to be 101 miles of dirt, gravel, and sand in and around the Manistee National Forest. Can’t wait!
June 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Last training ride before this Saturday’s race. It’s going to be 101 miles of dirt, gravel, and sand in and around the Manistee National Forest. Can’t wait!
More fuel for tomorrow’s ride. Carbonara.
April 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
More fuel for tomorrow’s ride. Carbonara.
Weekly carb loading has begun. 65 mile training ride on Sunday.
Pappardelle with prosciutto and peas
Pappardelle with prosciutto and peas
April 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Weekly carb loading has begun. 65 mile training ride on Sunday.
Pappardelle with prosciutto and peas
Pappardelle with prosciutto and peas
54 mile training ride tomorrow. Pasta Aglio E Olio tonight.
April 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
54 mile training ride tomorrow. Pasta Aglio E Olio tonight.
Barry Roubaix 2025
My hard work over the winter paid off. Last year I felt like I was prepared for my first gravel race, but I got my butt kicked.
Not only did I feel stronger during the race, but I felt great afterwards.
My hard work over the winter paid off. Last year I felt like I was prepared for my first gravel race, but I got my butt kicked.
Not only did I feel stronger during the race, but I felt great afterwards.
April 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Barry Roubaix 2025
My hard work over the winter paid off. Last year I felt like I was prepared for my first gravel race, but I got my butt kicked.
Not only did I feel stronger during the race, but I felt great afterwards.
My hard work over the winter paid off. Last year I felt like I was prepared for my first gravel race, but I got my butt kicked.
Not only did I feel stronger during the race, but I felt great afterwards.
Springtime gravel race training in Michigan be like… 
April 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Springtime gravel race training in Michigan be like… 
I haven’t made baguettes in years, the crumb could be better but the flavor and texture are on point.
April 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I haven’t made baguettes in years, the crumb could be better but the flavor and texture are on point.
Tried something new tonight, Chicken Scarpariello. I heard it mentioned on a food show and it sounded really tasty. Not quite a traditional preparation, I had to tweak for family preferences.
(Roasted fingerling potatoes not pictured)
(Roasted fingerling potatoes not pictured)
April 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Tried something new tonight, Chicken Scarpariello. I heard it mentioned on a food show and it sounded really tasty. Not quite a traditional preparation, I had to tweak for family preferences.
(Roasted fingerling potatoes not pictured)
(Roasted fingerling potatoes not pictured)
My first attempt at sourdough marbled rye turned out better than expected.
March 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
My first attempt at sourdough marbled rye turned out better than expected.
Charcuterie “bouquet” I put together for a friend last night
March 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Charcuterie “bouquet” I put together for a friend last night
I’ve built a lot of endurance and strength over the past month…I did almost vomit near the end, but I wanted to push myself this morning since I didn’t celebrate St. Paddy’s Day yesterday 😀
Only 25 days before the first gravel race of the season!
Only 25 days before the first gravel race of the season!
March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I’ve built a lot of endurance and strength over the past month…I did almost vomit near the end, but I wanted to push myself this morning since I didn’t celebrate St. Paddy’s Day yesterday 😀
Only 25 days before the first gravel race of the season!
Only 25 days before the first gravel race of the season!
My sourdough is getting better with each bake. Can’t wait to see the crumb! I’ll be serving it with Cacio e Pepe for dinner.
March 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My sourdough is getting better with each bake. Can’t wait to see the crumb! I’ll be serving it with Cacio e Pepe for dinner.
We were trying to think of the best way to use the sourdough I made earlier. Dawn suggested her favorite sandwich for dinner, the “Rachel”. Similar to a turkey rueben, but with cole slaw instead of sauerkraut.
February 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We were trying to think of the best way to use the sourdough I made earlier. Dawn suggested her favorite sandwich for dinner, the “Rachel”. Similar to a turkey rueben, but with cole slaw instead of sauerkraut.
My sourdough loaves are getting better with each bake
February 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My sourdough loaves are getting better with each bake
Made a huge Lebanese meal on Friday so we had some leftovers. Today I made pizzas for lunch, this one was my favorite. Shish kafta pizza. I used Toum instead of pizza sauce and topped it with Arabic pickles, Roma tomato, and mint.
February 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Made a huge Lebanese meal on Friday so we had some leftovers. Today I made pizzas for lunch, this one was my favorite. Shish kafta pizza. I used Toum instead of pizza sauce and topped it with Arabic pickles, Roma tomato, and mint.
Pizza night!
Bacon cheeseburger was a new request.
Bacon cheeseburger was a new request.
February 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Pizza night!
Bacon cheeseburger was a new request.
Bacon cheeseburger was a new request.
Pork chili verde w/ esquites
January 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Pork chili verde w/ esquites
Making spaghetti and meatballs tonight. I used to bake the meatballs and then add them to the sauce, but I’ve switched to adding them directly to the sauce.
Are you on team bake/pan fry or team direct to sauce? 
Are you on team bake/pan fry or team direct to sauce? 
January 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Making spaghetti and meatballs tonight. I used to bake the meatballs and then add them to the sauce, but I’ve switched to adding them directly to the sauce.
Are you on team bake/pan fry or team direct to sauce? 
Are you on team bake/pan fry or team direct to sauce?