Outlook reminded me yesterday that it was the 17th anniversary of my heart attack. I continue my annual tradition of acknowledging this not-so-happy anniversary. Time passes fast but the memories of that day and the…
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Common fears about touring Europe on a bike
We have a normal. As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once unknown and frightening becomes your new normal. Robin S. Sharma Eleven years ago, I saddled up and cycled from Pittsburgh…
Accountability and #365wordstolive
I shared a shift in how I look at goals in my previous post, #365wordstolive. My Facebook and Instagram feeds reflect that shift over the past week. I wanted to share some more insight into…
#365Wordstolive
2020. the dumpster fire of a year, was kicked out the door at midnight. It did not go out with much fanfare but with a sigh of relief. It would be nice to say that…
Tom’s top 3 bicycle touring reads of 2020
Reading books lingered on my list of habits I wanted to develop. Setting goals, a celebrated New Year’s ritual, is good but developing a habit is better. Habits sustain goals and yields lasting benefits. Early…
Now that you have a bike
Cycling is dope. Cycling is cool. The growing number of cyclists on trails confirms that. It may have been years since your dad guided you down the driveway on your first spin on a bike….
6 ways to take care of yourself
Congratulations on completing week one of Social Distancing 101. The COVID-19 virus sat you on your couch where you binge-watched television. Here are some thoughts on how to make your time at home more enjoyable…