Jan 19Member-onlyHell is life drying upWhen I first read this line, “hell is life drying up,“ it sounded odd, like I had to re-read it again to understand what it was saying. And I took it to mean that when you let your life dry up, you’re in hell. I’ve also read the line, “hell…Philosophy3 min readPhilosophy3 min read
Oct 23, 2022Member-onlyBiking the White Rim Trail in a DayThe White Rim Trail continued to elude me up to the morning of our big, one-day jaunt through the Canyonlands National Park. I set my alarm for 4:00 AM the morning of (what we were calling) “Rim Job 2022” and was both nervous and excited for the long day ahead. …White Rim Trail21 min readWhite Rim Trail21 min read
Sep 21, 2022Member-onlyRampart Range Road Adventure: A Photo EssayI always get stuck between wanting to live in the moment and taking pictures and videos so I can remember what happened and then post it on social. I don’t do as much social media posting as I used to and that’s because social media is kind of lame. …Adventure6 min readAdventure6 min read
Sep 16, 2022Member-onlyDepression and trying to give into joyI was looking for a new monthly quote to write on my highlighter-green RoseArt whiteboard I’ve had since 7th grade. The board can only hold about one line of inspiration. I started copying Vanessa after seeing her trendy Instagram posts with the blurred background, the oft-quoted Office lines, and modern-day…Depression6 min readDepression6 min read
Sep 3, 2022Member-onlyRace Anecdotes: Winter Park Tipperary ClassicLet’s start at the end and work our way backward. It’s easier that way. Or, at least I think it will be. I crossed the finish line solo. Chris was on a hill taking pictures. Marc was cheering for me. Jackky was on the sidelines clapping. I was relieved to…Mountain Bike6 min readMountain Bike6 min read
Aug 12, 2022Member-onlyHow to ruin your day in 15 stepsOne. Preview the race a day before and freak out about the sections that are dusty; that will force you out of your comfort zone, and will inevitably be your downfall. Only practice these sections twice before calling it a day. Go home and replay those sections all night: the…Mountain Biking4 min readMountain Biking4 min read
Aug 5, 2022Member-onlyRace Anecdotes: Winter Park Race RendezvousThe Morning Of I woke up from an okay night’s sleep. I’ve reached the age where I have to have a special pillow, a special body pillow I grip between my legs, a temperature in my room (62º F, please), and a bed that hugs me as I fall asleep. Without all that…Mountain Biking8 min readMountain Biking8 min read
Jun 2, 2022Member-onlyLycra Vs. Mountain Bike Shorts — You Already Know Where I StandLycra versus mountain bike shorts. The hotly debated topic of bikers. Or maybe it’s not that much of a debate so much as it’s a preference. Shredly wrote a post called, “Why do mountain bikers wear baggy shorts?” I read it because, well, I wanted to know. I wear lycra…Mountain Biking4 min readMountain Biking4 min read
May 18, 2022Member-onlyReacquainting myself with riding soloWhen it comes to riding solo, I’d really rather not. I don’t mind being alone with myself, listening to my thoughts, hearing nothing but the gears and maybe a bird or two. That’s fine. It’s the possibility of getting hurt and not being able to get help, mostly. I don’t…Mountain Biking6 min readMountain Biking6 min read
Apr 7, 2022Member-onlyThey say, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”and you want to get tough,Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min readThey say, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”----1
