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
Category: Ride Stories
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
Bikepacking with Frankie
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:
The Shape You’re In
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