Sharing the Gift of Cycling
My name is Tyra. As an 8-year old child, I had no friends because I was shy and timid. I grew up in a small neighborhood named Charlotte,...
Cycling Stories
Bicycles are a common denominator among almost all of us, regardless of the part of the world or the culture in which we live.
Whether for work, transportation, fitness, enjoyment, or all of the above, bikes, specifically — and the experience of pedaling two wheels, generally — binds us together.
Here, we explore the cycling experience from riders all over the globe, by sharing their stories and the unique perspectives that only biking provides.
Perspective, Matters
No phones, head only. All alone, not lonely. Legs, cranking, rolling miles. Brain, pumping, face smiles. Sitting here, atop my seat,Stillness, words obsolete. Hours, spent above curved bar,Body, mind, traveled far. This,...
Cycling Her Dream
Walking on the streets, she wanted to go far, that naive mind, her bicycle was her star. Up in the morning till the goodnight sleep, she had a secret promise that...
It’s Like Riding a Bike?
Know the expression: "It's like riding a bike?" Once you learn how, you never forget, right? “Just do it,” says Nike. But I can't anymore. In 2007, I had a stroke...
Freedom
Desire to ride my bike rose, Like a new-born bird I fell From my first flight. I tried twice I fell from my flight again, I tried thrice I fell again. Tears slid...
Two Wheels Are More Than Four
After I received my degree, I knew that I didn’t want to work full time — at least not yet. So, I looked to join a travel program...
Unbeatable
Ross awoke with a start. It was a bitter January night, and thunderstorms, howling winds, and odd headaches oppressed him. Winter seemed endless. Strange, blue-black flames threatened to...
Put My Body on a Bike, Please
“That’s the beauty of biking. It doesn’t discriminate.”Gail Strock I never liked biking. During my childhood, it always seemed to involve forcing our single speeds over pot-holed farm...
Airing Up My Tires
“Even when I rode into a 25-mph headwind that reduced my progress to a slow grind, I didn't care: I felt alive again.”Teegan Nordhues It was a typical dinner...
Ups and Downs: Cycling Through Major Depression
“It had only been a few months, but the discipline and focus required by cycling translated into better control of my emotional life.”Priscilla Owusu "You can't ride a...