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What Mile 200 Taught Me About Grit, Grace, and the Sunrise

It was 6:00 AM when it happened. The canyon was still. The kind of stillness that follows a long, grueling night on the bike. I was pedaling through the final hours of the 24 Hours in the Canyon ride in Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, Texas. My legs ached. My body was drained. My mind floated somewhere between focus and fatigue. Then, the first light of dawn crept over the canyon walls—soft, golden, sacred. Just as the sun rose about 18 hours into the ride, my odometer ticked past 200 miles . And I cried. Not from pain—though there was plenty of that. Not even from exhaustion—though I was completely spent. I cried because that number, 200 , meant more than distance. It represented every early morning ride. Every evening I forced myself onto the saddle when I could’ve rested. Every ache, every doubt, every mental battle I had quietly won. That moment was the culmination of a year’s worth of commitment to a ride that tested every fiber of who I am. You don’t ride 200 miles by acci...

Cycling: More Than Just Exercise, It's a Way of Life

I love cycling. It's hard to put into words how much joy it brings me. I started out as a runner in college, but I also rode a bicycle a few miles to and from my apartment to classes. Little did I know that I was slowly becoming a cyclist. I went to New Mexico State University, and about 5 miles from my apartment was a pretty lonely highway that rambled through some really cool small villages. The thing I loved about riding on that road was that I got to ride for miles under a canopy of pecan trees. It was beautiful and peaceful, and I found myself looking forward to those rides more than my runs. At the time, I didn't really think of it as training. It was just something to do other than running, and it was too far away to run to. But looking back, I realize that those rides were the foundation of my love for cycling. They were my first taste of the freedom and joy that comes with cycling. Fast forward to today, and I'm still cycling. I've participated in many events o...

The Bike Ride: A Guide to Planning Your Perfect Adventure

There's nothing quite like the feeling of a bike ride on a beautiful day. The wind in your hair, the sun on your face, and the freedom of the open road. If you're looking for a way to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and explore new places, then a bike ride is the perfect activity for you. In this blog post, I will discuss everything you need to know to plan your perfect bike ride. We'll cover topics such as choosing the right bike, planning your route, packing your essentials, staying safe on the road, and more. Choosing the Right Bike The first step in planning your bike ride is to choose the right bike for your needs. If you're just starting out, you may want to consider a hybrid bike. Hybrid bikes are a good all-around bike that can be used for both road riding and off-road riding. If you're planning on doing a lot of road riding, then you may want to consider a road bike. Road bikes are designed for speed and efficiency, and they're perfect for long-d...