May 21, 2017Why Am I Doing This Again?Why the hell did I sign up for this thing again? Riding 545 miles from SF to LA seemed like a lot more fun when the start date was 5 months away instead of 2 weeks away. …Aidslifecycle6 min readAidslifecycle6 min read
Apr 10, 2017Everything is awesome, when…“you’re part of a team.” Or so the pop song from the Lego movie soundtrack would have us all believe. But what if teams make you nervous? Annoyed? Frustrated? Scared? Freaked out? What happens when a loner shows up for a group cycling ride? I have avoided team rides for…Cycling8 min readCycling8 min read
Mar 27, 2017What are you afraid of?Is it safe to ride a bike in a city? Most people’s biggest fear of riding a bike in LA is “Getting in an accident.” …Cycling8 min readCycling8 min read
Mar 15, 2017Why I Ride Uphill and Through Skid RowYou’ve seen that crazy cyclist riding up a hill so slowly it looks like they are going backwards. You look at them and think “That looks like the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Why would somebody punish themselves like that?” I am one of those stupid people. …Homeless7 min readHomeless7 min read
Mar 7, 2017Courage is About Encouraging StrangersThere’s something about having your age written on your body that really makes you appreciate the fact that yes — you are getting older every day. One of the first things you must do before you race a triathlon is get your age written on your leg and your arm…Triathlon8 min readTriathlon8 min read
Feb 27, 2017Fear is a Habit I’m Breaking TodayA few months ago when I got off my bike I couldn’t walk. It was after my latest annual triathlon competition — which, ten years ago, was the reason I started cycling in the first place. …Aidslifecycle9 min readAidslifecycle9 min read