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If I could design my perfect life I’d spend a lot more of it on my mountain bike but since I don't do much extreme stuff and like all my bones in one piece I won’t be making a living from that any time soon. Everyone knows, okay all bikers know, that roadies and mountain... Continue Reading →
Alright I get it cycling got cool again a few years ago especially amongst hipsters and then baby boomers which then sorta drove the hipsters away. But it’s actually been and established thing for a while now so if you’re gonna do it, do it right! This post was brought on by a large group... Continue Reading →
I think most of us already know where our happy place is the thing is we just don't make it a priority to get there. For me it's totally, totally my bike and for honey it's his RC's. I love riding my bike out in the woods all by myself and ideally with no deadline... Continue Reading →
This isn’t necessarily the post you think it’s going to be. It’s also NOT a thinly disguised humble brag at all. It’s actually the first in a two part series, the next being why it’s easier for you than me. What it is meant to do is point out that we all face challenges and... Continue Reading →
One cool thing about running, cycling, being outdoors and maybe working out in general is that it gives you the opportunity to learn these tiny little lessons that can have such a big impact in your wider life. Last week I got to go on an amazingly beautiful Peggy's Cove and took lots of amazing... Continue Reading →
I recently wrote a post over on Sad Runner that included some safety tips at the very end and I decided to expand on that here. I was going to write a blanket post about staying safe while exercising but then I realized it’s a lot different in the city rather than in the country.... Continue Reading →
Do I really truly think this? YES!!! Have I thought about, tried or ruled out ever possible alternative, No. Am I biased, yes, but I'm alright with that and it's still pretty great! It burns a tremendous number of calories, is a full body workout, fun, provides an adrenaline rush (if you're doing it right),... Continue Reading →
For my 16th birthday I got a bike, in 1999. A really, really nice bike a Raleigh Serengeti RSX with an upgraded Deore XT group set, for a hell of a deal! Long before Raleigh went the way of Walmart. I rode pretty serious single track back then and for the next five to seven... Continue Reading →
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