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Fitness

Bike Diet, Yoga & Dogs

I chose October for my annual Bike Diet because I was babysitting my favourite dog in the world and then going on vacation for the lather half of the month. I chose to sacrifice my daily bike commute since I had to bring the dog to work with me so

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Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn't stop to enjoy it.
Motivation

On Rain & Bike Shops

You know that feeling when you have to ride in the pouring rain after months of incredibly sunny weather? IT FEELS SO ICKY. And it’s because you are totally unprepared when the misery hits you like a ton of bricks after you realized that you’ve been spoiled by the sun

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cycling + twentyfourcarat.net
Motivation

Confessions of an Introvert: Thriving in Solitude

I have a confession: I prefer riding alone. I socialize enough off the bike and the introvert in me is always yearning for an escape, which is one of the many reasons I am drawn to cycling. Yes, certain longer rides are only fun with a small group of friends but

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cycling + twentyfourcarat.net // cycling is the closest To Flying
Motivation

20 More Reasons to Love Cycling

My friend and I were riding a few weekends ago and we came to a profound realization: Cycling makes us nicer people … when we are not riding!! When you are doing 6+ hour rides, conversations subject around the most random of topics ranging from stupid things we’ve seen, shit other cyclists do that

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twentyfourcarat.net // vancouver // cycling // live unapologetically
Fitness

Live Unapologetically

Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated. This is a silly quote because it just sounds pretentious but my friends jokingly tell me I’m obsessed with cycling all the time (…I don’t think they are joking) and you know what, I am obsessed! So what? 80% of my cycling friends

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twentyfourcarat.net + cycling+ motivation + vancouver
Motivation

Free Yourself

A couple weeks ago as I was riding my bike, I suddenly decided I don’t want to live a normal and stagnant life. The past 5 months of my life involved major changes, eye-opening learning experience and lots of new adventures. In the past 3 months alone, I’ve come to so much spiritual and psychological

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It's a wonderful life behind the bars. @
Fitness

The Priviledge of Riding a Bicycle

I love solo rides: my 12km commutes, 60km of hilly fun or 100km of tranquil solitude. To explore new territory. To stay effortlessly fit. To recharge. To escape. To practice mindfulness and increase self-awareness. To sort things out. To solve problems. To be inspired. To come up with new ideas. To

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twentyfourcarat // fitness talk
Motivation

Fitness Talk

Are you sick of seeing #fitspo posts on your social media feeds? Do you get annoyed at friends who are constantly talking about their active and healthy lifestyle? One, you can unfollow them or two, leave them alone! Most people hate to admit it but if things bother you that much,

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Fitness

More Reasons to Love Cycling

I love cycling and the reasons are endless! Here are a few more feel-good moments on the bike: When the skies suddenly open up and the sun comes out of hiding, on what was forecasted to be a cloudy day. When you get to a light that turns green right

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twentyfourcarat.net + hong kong + how to be a happier you
Motivation

How to Be a Happier You

Sweat. Of course, that’s number one on the list. Fitness changed my life for the good and it will do the same for yours. Indulge in a passion. Designing, writing, cycling, helping others… whatever it is, practice it everyday. You will feel more productive and will live a more meaningful life. Dispose of

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cycling + twentyfourcarat.net
Fitness

Feel Alive: Reasons to Cycle

Cycling makes me feel so alive. Why? The positive addiction. An addiction with benefits. It’s a free gym on wheels. The satisfaction of a great workout. The feeling you get when conquering a mountain. The low impact on your body. The feeling of effortlessly getting fit. Being able to satisfy your

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Motivation

Fall In Love With the Process

I love moving. I love sweating. I love riding my bike. I love gym-ratting. I love feeling the pain during a working out and knowing that I can push through it because I’ve done it before. I love jumping out of bed at 5am for a workout, able to wake

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