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Olivia Round
Life has always been uncertain. But the recent COVID-19 virus outbreak has shattered a myth I’ve told myself for years: that I could plan things and count on them. A ...
There’s no need for applause or fanfare: the bandana is a modest accessory. A humble servant. A beacon of hope, with seemingly limitless possibilities for utility and function housed within ...
Gearing up for your first cross-country bicycle adventure? You may be wondering how to physically prepare. It’s important to give your body plenty of time to get used to cycling: ...
Let’s be real: research is intimidating. It reeks of homework and can raise even more questions than it answers. “Am I really prepared for this? What if I get lost, ...
“Is that a kickstand, baby, or are you just happy to see me?” Cringe-inducing pick up lines aside, bicycle touring can be sexy. Most days you’ll be feeling fit, adventurous, ...
Your lungs are working harder to bring in the air your body needs. Your thinking gets a little fuzzy, and the horizon doesn’t look as steady as it normally does. ...
Even if you take your tour during the most recommended season for the area, it’s impossible to predict everything and improbable that you’ll outride any inclement weather that comes your ...
You know the feeling: an aching squeeze, low and deep in your abdomen, blooming like a heavy flower… And if you don’t know the feeling, and you’re one of those ...
You’re slow. You never realized it before this bike tour, but as your partner once again pedals effortlessly up the hill and disappears over the summit, you feel like a ...
“You’ll know the right bike when you feel it,” I assured the woman. She glanced suspiciously at the comfort cruiser I held in front of her. “That’s the one?” “Not ...
