My thoughts on life, design, and simplicity.
Hydration is an essential part of cycling, especially during the summer months. Although there have been many advancements in the way we carry water like hydration bladders and plastic bottles, many riders, including myself, still use good old stainless steel…
Read MoreThe Oregon Route starts at one of the largest parks in the nation, Fort Stevens State Park, and winds its way down the 101 to Harris Beach State Park at the Oregon/California border. During this leg of the route, you experience Oregon's diverse and beautiful landscape…
Read More“It’s not how well you play the game, it’s deciding what game you want to play.” -Kwame Appiah
Read MoreStadium High is yet another bi-product of the great railway race in the early 1900s. Tacoma was known at the time as the “City of Destiny” and picked by the Northern Pacific Railroad for its westernmost terminal location. The building was initially built in 1891 for the Railway Company with the idea of becoming…
Read MoreThe Washington route begins with Moran State Park in the San Juans, then weaves its way down the sound through Whidbey Island and the Kitsap Peninsula, before ending at Cape Disappointment State Park on the coast. Within these seven parks, you experience some of the great gems Washington has to offer like…
Read More“Life does not ask us what we want. It presents us with options.” -Thomas Sowell
Read MoreOver the last year, one of my focuses has been taking time to read. Although there are continually more books on my to-read shelf than in my have-read pile, I did make a pretty good dent in my reading list this year. As 2019 has officially come to a close, I took a moment to…
Read MoreIf a book has the word cycling in its title or a bicycle on its cover, you can bet it’s on my reading list. I’ve heard of Jeff Mapes's book from many different people over the years and decided to get a copy. Somehow my excitement wained and it ended up sitting on my bookshelf waiting for the right time. That time finally came after…
Read MoreI love tools. They are one of the most simple and utilitarian inventions humans have created. They help make our lives easier, happier and in some cases, keep us alive. For some, tools are delegated to the garage and are only used…
Read MoreAs I seek to create a simple life, I’ve found it to be a lot harder than it sounds. So much so, it ranks up there as one of the hardest projects I’ve tackled. I think there are quite a few reasons for this…
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