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Category: Ride Stories

New Year’s Revolutions

December 31, 2023 KJ Garner About Bike Fun, Bike Riding Reflections, Ride Stories Leave a comment

Coming into a new year there’s a lot of talk about “resolutions”. I prefer to talk about “revolutions”. Think about each pedal stroke as forward momentum towards a goal of being present, aware, & conscious of your awesome presence in this universe. Sometimes, I find

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Reflections and paths forward

May 20, 2019 ridebikes Basic Bike Information, Bike Law, Non-Riders, Ride Stories, Riders, Riding in Nashville Leave a comment

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

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KJ's bike outside a mural on Music Row in Nashville, TN

What Makes a Bike Rider a Great Rider?

June 12, 2018 ridebikes About Bike Fun, Bike Riding Reflections, Riders Leave a comment

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

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Entrance to the Chief Ladiga Trail Campground in the Talladega National Forest.

Bikepacking with Frankie

February 16, 2018 ridebikes Bikepacking, Gear, Ride Stories Leave a comment

In October of 2017 I took a trip down to Anniston, Alabama, to ride on the Chief Ladiga Trail with my dog, Frankie. This would be our first long expedition (52 miles round trip), and my first time doing solo camping. Put it this way:

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Same smile, four years apart.

The Shape You’re In

June 12, 2017 ridebikes Bike Riding Reflections, Non-Riders, Riders Leave a comment

I hear this phrase a lot: “I’m going to start bike riding so I can get back in shape.” But if you go for a walk, and your Fitbit battery isn’t charged, does it actually count? It’s shorthand for “I [want|need|have been told] to exercise

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