Have you ever been on a bicycle ride and encountered a disastrous mechanical situation? On the Choose Your Own Disaster ride series, KJ Garner of Bike Fun offers a menu of disaster selections, tailored towards riders who want to be able to take charge of
Category: Riders
Information of note for those who ride bikes.
Reflections and paths forward
Last Wednesday, May 15th, 25 riders came together in downtown Nashville to convene for the annual Ride of Silence. This has been my third year co-leading the ride, and I had prepared some remarks to deliver before the ride departed. I didn’t feel like there
What Makes a Bike Rider a Great Rider?
One of the statements I hear the most is, “I’m not a cyclist, but…” I will generally ask them if they ride a bike, and if the answer is yes, I’ll say, “Congratulations! You’re a cyclist! You’re a bike rider!” They’ll scrunch their face up
The Camaraderie of the Cold
Being outside when it’s cold is to experience the harsh nakedness of the world. You are hoping you have enough layers on, or that the wind isn’t blowing too hard, or that it won’t snow or even rain or sleet on you. You are hedging
What Happens Next?
6:15AM, October 22, 2016. I glanced at the bike clothing strewn across my bed and thought, “You could just drive to work.” My sleepy brain was protesting the thought of riding 14 miles to work in a suburb of Nashville, for a staff meeting at