Comments on: They Are My Cycling Heros

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:53:00 +0000

Thanks for checking this post out. Yes, Nancy and her Family are amazing and happy to hear that you related to what she had to say.

By: Big Little Life

Big Little Life — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:50:00 +0000

What an inspirational post. I so relate to the quote by Nancy Sathre-Vogel. Thank you for this.

By: dc buchanan

dc buchanan — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:50:00 +0000

Clive, I could not agree with you more. Ironically I recently had the same experience with someone close with the same result.
Enjoy the ride! DC

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:24:00 +0000

I like the way you said that, Clive. Yeah, it is definitely one of those topics where different people have different opinions. I totally agree with what you’ve said and I also agree that the best lessons in life are learnt outside. Keep on being a leader, Clive.

Darryl

By: Clive Chapman

Clive Chapman — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:03:00 +0000

Anyone who “steps off the planet” and goes their own way often in the face of ridicule and negativity gets my vote. We’re being forced more and more very subtley into a life of toeing the line and conformity. All of which is not good for humanity, creativity and the soul.

I had a discusssion very recently with someone who means a lot to me and who’s views I respect about Nancy’s trip. They just didn’t get it, and no amount of conversation or argument would alter them from their view that it was mad, and more importantly bad for the kid’s future and education. Oh and it was selfish too!

In my experience the most valuable lessons are learnt outside of the classroom and in my humble opinion Nancy and people like her have equipped their families more fully for their journey through life than anyone else.

Billy Connelly summed it up very well. “Whatever you do don’t be beige!”

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:59:00 +0000

I’m glad that they have also inspired you to get out there and do something cool….and to keep that Spirit of Adventure burning strong inside of you. Keep me updated on your plans to cycle South America…..Awesome.

By: Nancy Sathre-Vogel

Nancy Sathre-Vogel — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:15:00 +0000

Torre – you are so right. I am not a super-athlete by any stretch of the imagination. Trust me – if I can bike from Alaska to Argentina, you can do it too! Thank you so much for the kind words!

By: Nancy Sathre-Vogel

Nancy Sathre-Vogel — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:14:00 +0000

You have no idea how much that means to me!

By: Torre DeRoche

Torre DeRoche — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:27:00 +0000

I have two adventure heros. My first hero is Tania Aebi. She sailed the world solo at 18 . Her book, Maiden Voyage, inspired me to sail the Pacific because I thought: If she can do that, I can do it too. My second heros are … Family on Bikes! Since discovering their blog, I’ve been planning out my next adventure: cycling South America! I didn’t know about bike touring before I saw their site. I’m not a cyclist: I have very little bike experience, no idea about mechanics, and weak calf muscles! But if they can do it, I can do it too. Plus, it has got to be easier than sailing

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:25:00 +0000

Awesome….I love to hear stuff like this. Go on and give him a hug from us as well.