I’m definitely of the opinion that we should strive to be the best person that we can possibly be….but sometimes making comparisons to your “best self” can have negative results. When I was around 14 years old, I spent a lot of my summers playing golf. My friends and I would bike over to...
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Motivation
Make it Happen Monday: Comparison to Your Best Self
What’s it Like to Ride the Tour Divide?
Have you ever thought about taking the challenge of competing in the Tour Divide? This is an “underground” cycling race that has become increasingly more popular over the years, and my friend Vance McMurry knows exactly what it’s all about because he gave it a shot last year. Known as the world’s toughest mountain...
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Make it Happen Monday: Perfection
Do you strive for perfection in all that you do? Of course we all set out to do our best in all we’re involved with….including cycling, but is the pursuit of perfection hampering you from the results you are looking for? Have a read through what my man, Joel from Reasons2Ride has to say...
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Make it Happen Monday: Operation Opportunity
At one point in my life I was faced with a decision, and the wisdom that was provided to me was “Always Walk in the Direction of Opportunity”. That statement has stuck with me these past 12 or so years and it’s been the reasoning behind my move to St. Kitts, my first move...
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Make it Happen Monday: Today vs Tomorrow Challenge
Do you ever struggle between the idea of “living each day like it’s your last” and “preparing for your future”? I know I definitely do, and it can sometimes make life…interesting, to say the least. I’m a firm believer in living out your dreams, today, and not putting things off until tomorrow. But on...
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Make it Happen Monday: Live.Love.Bike
Here’s a little dose of “feel good” from my crazy buddy, Duzer to kick off this Make it Happen Monday. Once again I’m featuring the Duz one more time, but how can I help it. This dude just keeps pumping out such inspirational bikey goodness, so it’s hard not to want to share it...
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Make it Happen Monday: Pay it Forward
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Pay it Forward”…but what we might not realize is just how big of an impact it can have on someone’s life. Today, we share the story of two cyclists who had their lives changed forever and are so grateful that they continue to Pay it Forward. I’ve been thinking...
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Make it Happen Monday: Get S.T.O.K.E.D for 2012
It’s that time of year where a lot of people are creating New Year’s Resolutions and gearing up for the best year ever. Setting goals is a fantastic idea, and something that really should be done throughout the year. In honor of making 2012 a kick butt rocking year for you on and off...
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#bikeschool: Because I can!
As many of you will remember I spent a week in July at Le Tour with @SteamyWynndows & @AndyMWild and as a result of that trip, ended up the proud owner of a limited edition Team Sky jersey signed by the riders. Since returning from the Tour I’ve been determined to make that Sky...
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Make it Happen Monday: The Holstee Manifesto
I’m going to let a great video and manifesto image from a company called Holstee do the talking today. This company believes in the same things we do over here at Loving the Bike, and they have a great way of expressing it. Check out their manifesto and then watch their inspiring bikey video...
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#bikeschool: Championing the Champions
Unfortunately due to the ridiculous nature in which our planet has decided to rotate through space and influence time and seasons, I missed last week’s #bikeschool session (9pm EST if you hadn’t got the hang of it yet). This was unfortunate for 2 reasons; the obvious being I didn’t get to have my hour...
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Make it Happen Monday: Celebration
The month of December is pretty much party central for the Loving the Bike Family. During the month we celebrate three Birthdays, one Anniversary, Christmas…and this time around we’re tossing in a trip to Hawaii. I love to celebrate these kinds of events, but I don’t let the celebrating stop at Birthdays, Anniversaries, and...
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