I challenged myself. I completed a masters program. I traveled solo by bike through Europe. I competed in the pro division of an XC mountain bike race. I moved to a new place. I read many books. I wrote hundreds of thousands of words. I met amazing people. I prioritized my mental and physical health. … Read More
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New bike day! 2023 Canyon Grail AL 7
How many bikes is too many bikes? Today I received and “built up” a 2023 Canyon Grail AL 7. Outside of a minor FedEx shipping kerfuffle, it was a pretty awesome D2C experience with Canyon. I use quotes around “built up” because there is very little maintenance required, outside of installing the seat post, handlebars, … Read More
Bike-Packing Brooklyn to Croton Point
October 29 2022 | Brooklyn: At 8AM on a brisk Saturday morning, a crew of 16 from the NYC Adventure Cycling Club, loaded up their tents, sleeping bags, and cooking utensils, and whatever else they could attach to their bikes, and pedaled north toward Croton Point Park — a 50 mile haul. The crew crossed … Read More