To Be Unsure You’ll Succeed
"Digging really—really—deep unearths gems about ourselves that we never knew existed." Underneath, all was well. On the other side of the quilt, though, biting coldness awaited amidst a...
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.
Not-Riding
Sometimes, it’s the weather: blue skies beckon, but the freshly laid six-inch layer of snow disagrees. Other times, it's preparing for an ultra-important board meeting or sticking with...
Windbreakers
This magnificent boulder, perched atop a craggy peak and overlooking the valley below, was once a vision to behold. Today, after thousands of years spent enduring high-altitude sun,...
Pain & Discomfort: Pushing Through, Not Past
Pain, frustration, and failure can help us actively explore our cycling limits, discern their curves, map their landscapes, and listen to their messages. But first, we must move...
Together, We Ride
Our mountain bikes whisk along a strip of trail, the gravel underneath each tire sizzling like bacon. As we force the pebbles aside, they release wisps of dirt...
Cycling Through Perspective
“Get on the fucking sidewalk!” the person behind me yelled. After stepping off my pedals and planting my feet firmly on the ground, I turned my head over...
Video Mashup: Staunton State Park
Second perhaps only to Three Sisters, Staunton State Park is my favorite day-ride riding destination within reasonable driving distance from Denver. There's lots of climbing, but you're rewarded...
Three Sisters Mash-Up (Evergreen, CO)
Three Sisters is one of my favorite mountain bike rides in the Denver, Colorado area--one I'll certainly miss when we embark on #RVLife this summer (stay tuned for...
Video: Red Rocks Fun – Morrison, CO
We had a big snow dump earlier this week, but warm weather over the past few days has turned most surfaces into a sloppy mess. So, I dropped...