Our society has advanced to the point where we are separated from the effect that we're having on the world around us. For example, we turn on the tap in our kitchen sink and we get a seemingly endless supply of clean, fresh water. Do we ever think of where it comes from, or the … Continue reading Cycling Commentary – Separation and Motivation
Month: October 2017
Tribute to Gord Downie
How do you measure the impact that someone you've never met has had on your life? Sometimes it takes their passing to ask ourselves this question. We found out Gord Downie had cancer in the spring of 2016, and with his death this week, I found myself trying to rationalize the passing of another musician, and … Continue reading Tribute to Gord Downie
October Long Weekend Cycling – Summer Weather
I've always thought that weather is perfect when we're not talking about it. It's easy to say it's too cold or too hot or too humid or too windy or too wet to go for a bike ride. 2017 has been an interesting year, weather-wise. Summer was probably "average, in terms of temperature and rainfall, … Continue reading October Long Weekend Cycling – Summer Weather
Cycling Book Review – A Purpose Ridden – by Ryan Correy
When I write these blog entries, I usually assume that I'm preaching to the choir. Most readers are likely people who actively ride bicycles. And that's great! When I started this blog, my hope was to encourage more people to cycle but also to get cyclists to cycle more. Whether or not that's happening, I … Continue reading Cycling Book Review – A Purpose Ridden – by Ryan Correy