Twenty-six degrees and sun rising in bright white claws that get longer as they come at us over the peak of the mountain. You forgot your goggles and so did I. You forgot your windproof outer layer and so did I. You forgot to bring the miniature thermos of tea and so did I. At [...]
Continue ReadingThis is Worth Your Time: Support the Afghan Women’s Cycling Team
Yes, you read that headline right. A women’s national cycling team is beginning to take shape in Afghanistan. We talk a lot about inviting more women to join the cycling party. About empowering women to pedal and explore and race and just go for it. In so many ways this project in Afghanistan symbolizes, in [...]
Continue ReadingThe Anti-Hoodie Hoodie from Calvin Klein
I was recently contacted by an SEO firm called GigaSavvy to review some activewear for women.* I haven’t done much of this stuff in the past, but I figured I’d give it a shot: my clothing budget has taken a big hit over the years as I have prioritized bikes, writing, travel and bike-related travel [...]
Continue ReadingOh hi, Haiti.
I’ve been called out. I know, my new year’s resolution to blog twice a week is off to a dubious start. That said, I’m crushing my other resolutions. 66% isn’t really even a D+ but 2 outa 3 ain’t bad? I don’t know. Either way, I’m sitting in seat 34A waiting for the departure of [...]
Continue ReadingIs it already January?
It is. It is January already. How did that happen? Nevermind. It’s time for that thing that we do every time a year ticks over because we like the feeling of a specific (yet arbitrary) starting line. Despite the fact that you can do this any any point – at any single moment – in [...]
Continue Reading35 Years.
Today is my 35th birthday. This means nothing. Except that now, psychologically, I’m on my way to 40 instead of enjoying my early 30s. I’m not afraid of any of this. I’ll tell you why. Actually, I’ll let Steven Pressfield tell you why. He summed it up quite well in Turning Pro (A follow up [...]
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