The Dixie Lite: Part Two
Aspen trees are my favorite. Especially many of them together, endless and crowded. When the wind waves through groves of aspen it creates a sound that is the very definition of peace and solitude. It is impossible not to feel alive and whole and wonderful when surrounded by the quaking leaves and wind of an […]
The Dixie Lite: Part One
On the counter of the Panguitch Lake General Store were items as valuable and sought after as gold: A snickers bar, red cream soda, chocolate milk, and a bag of Sun Chips. I was dirty—filthy dirty—hot and tired. It was Sunday, 10:30 AM. I had been riding since 6:00 AM, and had just completed a […]
Is This Fitness?
The Stan Crane Memorial, Intermountain Cup #6. Wherein I am forced to ask the question, “Is this fitness?”
Travel Well
The unknown distance to the great beyond Stares back at my grieving frame To cast my shadow by the holy sun My spirit moans with a sacred pain And it’s quiet now The universe is standing still. ~Goodnight, Travel Well. The Killers.
Soft Pedal. Hard Lessons
Weaknesses are revealed in unexpected moments. Stark and bare they stand naked in a crowd, uncovered and ashamed. The onlookers can only gape and gawk and shake their heads in self-important condescension. And while one may be able to hide those weaknesses for a time, ushering them into the closet when visitors knock at the […]
How To: Ride Your First 100 Miler
Grizzly’s note: This is a post in an ongoing “How To” series. Have an idea for a How to post? Let me know. And if any topics come up that I am no help at all with, I will track down someone who is! Also see, ‘How To: Get Sponsored‘. Attempting an off-road 100-mile bike […]
