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RIDE JOURNAL

EVENTS ➤ May 19, 2017

Riding With CycloFemme

On Sunday, CycloFemme hosted 270 rides, in 28 countries, raising 218 bikes for schoolgirls in Kenya with partnered efforts with World Bicycle Relief. By going the distance together, we put more bicycles into the hands of...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ April 12, 2017

Out in the Outpost

Over the weekend I was determined to celebrate my final days in LA the best way I could by mountain biking the Santa Monica mountains. Just weeks before, I had done a road ride out...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ April 6, 2017

Riding The South Bay Peninsula

In a car dependent city like Los Angeles, it may not come to mind to most cyclists that the area is surrounded by an array of scenic cycling destinations. Bike paths such as the Marvin...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ March 29, 2017

Riding The PCH to Topanga

One of the best things about living in LA, is the accessibility of the Santa Monica Mountains where you are almost instantly transported outside of the hustle of Los Angeles into the wilderness of the...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ March 10, 2017

Cycling The Strand

    One of my favorite things to do in Southern California is ride along the coast. With the Pacific ocean in view, the sun shining, and miles of beachside concrete, it’s no wonder that...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ February 24, 2017

Bike Share While Traveling

Bike sharing can be an excellent opportunity for visitors to see a city in a new way without the cost and commitment of a long-term bike rental. From Los Angeles to Paris, I’ve come to...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ January 17, 2017

Route Feminent in Vermont

It was a simple tweet derived from a fantasy to escape on a bike tour that turned into a reality when Brent Knepper of Everything Will Be Noble reached out to me and offered support...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ November 14, 2016

Weathered In Vermont

Today’s ride journal is supported by Route Feminent. I am deeply grateful and encouraged by the support that got me to pursue this journey. I hope I can continue to spread the good adventure vibes....

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ September 4, 2016

It’s About The Journey

When I moved out to the Hudson Valley, I had hoped to achieve something in my life, simplicity. Although buying a house doesn’t exactly get rid of the responsibility of a mortgage, it does add...

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RIDE JOURNAL ➤ August 25, 2016

Grit Of The Grind

Going slowly, owning a few things, and using a few resources forces a simpler lifestyle. Within simplicity lies a world of breaking from the confines and anxieties of the Western world. A pared down life....

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