Characters: Narrator: Our intrepid cyclist, perpetually stuck in a cycle of gear lust and indecision.Salsa: A trusty steed, longing for new hooves (tires).Scott: A loyal…
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Melancholy or Wanderlust?
December, ah, the month of duality. It’s a prism reflecting both the fiery joy of holidays and the introspective quiet of year-end, weaving together threads…
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Training in Zone 2
Being wintertime, with snow, cyclists can’t or don’t feel like riding outside. This is the time many of us ride an indoor trainer, and use…
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Low carb breakfast – Not a diet but a way to eat & not to
Breakfast is and always has been referred to as the most important meal of the day, especially in the western culture. Yet for decades, the…
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VO2 Max and Heart Rate
It’s getting cold outside and relatively warm days when you can ride outside will be fewer as we head into December in Colorado, my base…
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Hokkaido on Two Wheels
As the title reads, “Hokkaido on Two Wheels” is a cyclist’s guide to Hokkaido, Japan’s Northern Frontier. Discover where in Hokkaido to ride with detailed…
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Minimalism and Cycling
The intertwining concepts of minimalism and cycling provide a fascinating perspective on simplifying one’s life and finding meaning in the essentials. Both philosophies share a…
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Into Thin Air
For fifteen years, I lived just below St. Mary’s Glacier, Colorado, at 11,000 feet (3,360 meters) above sea level. There were about fifty permanent residents…
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Cycling Tour of Bali
Bali, the Land of the Gods, is a tropical paradise that has captivated visitors for centuries. With its lush green rainforests, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches,…
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Why Bucket List
Ever since that movie “The Bucket List” came out, it seems like everyone’s been creating these grand lists of things they want to do before…
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