Jul 26

Jul 26 ESCAPE TO MOUNT BAKER

2017 has been a blur. I haven't necessarily prioritized things that bring me joy this year, including writing on this site (my last post was 01 Jan). I'm conscious about the lack of balance, and that's why I took a much needed mental health day. Taking a mental health day can only mean thing for me - a long bike ride. Today's destination was Mt. Baker. It's been three years since I last rode Baker, so another visit was overdue. And, to make this mental health day even more special, six of my friends were also taking a mental health day.

Jan 1

Jan 1 2016 FESTIVE 500

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Since 2010, Rapha has been challenging me (and thousands of others) to ride 500km over the last eight days of the year (between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve). I've always wondered if I could complete the challenge, but I've never seriously attempted it. That is, until this year...

Jun 18

Jun 18 A BIKE CAMPING DRY RUN

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It all started innocently enough. About eighteen months ago, I found myself becoming more interested in pursuing a different type of riding rather than just commuting, fitness rides on the weekend, and the occasional cyclocross race. I had started noticing more images and stories of bikepacking, ultralight touring, etc. in my feeds and my interest was piqued. "This is exactly the thing I'm craving," I thought to myself. And so it began.

Nov 20

Nov 20 WHY I RIDE: WAKING UP WITH MY CITY

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I've always enjoyed riding in the morning. I'm sure being a morning person plays a role, but there is something special about riding before the sun rises. For me, riding early has helped build a special connection with my city.

Jun 8

Jun 8 #MyHour AND Wiggins' Hour Record Attempt

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In case you missed it, Sir Bradley Wiggins set a new hour record on Sunday. Leading up to Sunday's event, cyclists around the world took up the mission to ride their own hour in support of Wiggins' attempt. Following is my recount from our #MyHour ride