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Thoughts on Descending

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Post published:January 9, 2020
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Somewhere on Mulholland in the Santa Monica Mountains. What goes up must come down. If you know me, you know that I would ALWAYS choose to climb uphill than to…

Packing for an European Bike Tour

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Post published:August 18, 2019
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It's that time of year again when I'm starting to pack for my annual bike tour in Europe— this year will be the Dolomites in Italy! Since this bike tour…

This was on day 2 of our bike tour in the northern French Alps when we ascended Col de la Croix de Fer.

Riding into Oblivion: Col de la Croix de Fer + Lacets de Montvernier

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Post published:May 5, 2019
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Last summer, I went on my annual bike tour with 44|5 Cycling on their Northern Alps Highroads Tour. Of course, John + Gerry did not disappoint, and of course, I…

Let me tell you, the Huma caffeine gels are NO JOKE!! I save them for special occasions like a for a Queen Stage during a bike tour or when I am absolutely dying in the mountains.

What I Eat Before/During/After Bike Rides

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Post published:April 25, 2019
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PRE-RIDE If you are just an amateur athlete like me, most people don't realize but they don't actually need to eat much before doing a workout in the morning (depending…

I feel grateful to have someone in my life who makes wellbeing a priority, and never says no to anything tough and uncomfortable! Relationships can't work out if your values aren't aligned.

Revelations from Bikram Hot Yoga

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Post published:April 17, 2019
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Seven years ago, I wrote that yoga was at the bottom of my list for the variety of workouts I do however these days, hot yoga is very close to the…

When I do Bikrams, I get the exact same feeling as I do when riding my bicycle: calm, focus, intensity-- right here, right now, living in the moment.

Back to Bikram Hot Yoga… Again!

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Post published:April 16, 2019
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It's almost been 6 years since I last wrote about going back to Bikram Hot Yoga. All the studios around the city changed their name and don't call it "Bikrams"…

Cyclist Problems: The War Against the Sun

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Post published:July 19, 2017
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If you read my blog or follow me on Instagram, you know how much I abhor TAN LINES. I maybe a cyclist who loves being outdoors but I hate being directly…

Amongst The Cinglés: Up & Down Mont Ventoux 3x

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Post published:June 29, 2017
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When you hear Ventoux, you think of legend. This mountain was my first big climb back in 2014 after I really got really addicted to road-cycling (I started in 2010), and every enthusiast…

Just Can’t Get Enough of Southern France

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Post published:June 3, 2017
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Three years ago, I came to France and climbed Mount Ventoux. Last year, I was over at the neighbour's in Spain doing a multi-day bike tour before heading back to…

Bike Room Vibez

My Bike Commuting Story

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Post published:April 24, 2017
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Another magical morning in Stanley Park, February '15 // Imagine waking up in the morning before dawn, getting on your bike only to be greeted by serenity and empty roads…

Importance of SPF

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Post published:April 10, 2017
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I leave the house one morning, the skies were grey and looking as if there was a chance of showers. YAY! No tan lines to worry about and no sunscreen…