This rider, the solo participant of the “Alt Tour” this year. Lachlan Morton. Professional cyclist for EF Education First rode an “alternate tour” this edition while the EF Tour team raced in the peloton, Morton rode the whole route along. Unsupported. Ate food he bought along the way. Slept in a sleeping bag on the …
Month: July 2021
Inspiration, 2, TdF 2021
Seems like there are always riders who rise to the top. Unexpected(?) Mountain Stage, Ventoux. ITT. Bunch Sprint, Champs Elysees. One racer? WOUT. Inspired. Again and again. Good article to tell the tale? Here: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wout-van-aert-im-just-a-little-cyclist-compared-with-eddy-merckx/
Inspiration, 1, TdF2021
Surprised to even be in the race. Many successes past, what would come of this edition? Cavendish, 31 stage wins in Le Tour, second all time… He would end up tied with Eddy Merckx, epic company. And this pic attached, also epic, the World Champion working for Cavendish in the final stage. Inspired. GOOD.
Back to Basics
Hamburgers and hot dogs. Charcoal grill. Sleep in Saturday. Dinner with the neighbor. Five deep breaths. Extra time in the back yard. Friendly conversation. Open mind. Sleep in Sunday. Patience. Weber.
Night Comes
Night comes none to soon. Night time brings the darkness, the quiet, the cozy. My joy, palpable; my eyes yearn to close, win out, So so good, so so right, Good Night.
The Way
These three showing me the way. No shit no líe, it's been a rough last twelve or so months. Standing up and stepping up for these three has given me more purpose and power than expected. So grateful for them, for the foundation they create...just by being. So blessed I am to have them in …
Lyrics Post: “Desire”
This one, burns strong, forever low simmer, since I heard it the first time. Speaks to part of my mind-set of late…awhile…searching, waiting, wanting, hmm… …Stay patient. Lover, I'm on the streetGonna go where the bright lights And the big city meetWith a red guitar...on fireDesire She's a candle burning in my roomYeah I'm like the …
Soak Up The Ordinary
Again and again I thought about how important it is to appreciate and celebrate the ordinary. Most of life is spent in the “ordinary.” Nothing says we can’t delight in that very thing, like: Being warm. A cozy place to sleep. Tasty food. Good music. Friends. Wearing comfy clothes. A thoughtful word. A hug. The …
Stay Open, Patient, and Listen
These three came at me in a rush, like my three kids, maybe. As seems to often happen to me, it’s the switch-up, the change of pace, that provides perspective, new lenses, a catalyst to realize the obvious, or not so obvious, right under your nose. This simple trifecta of awareness during a week off …
Reflections, Week Off, First Up, LOVE
Main lessons from the week off work, with the kids, adventures here and there. First and foremost, Love. Always it seems to come back to this foundation. Why? It's the basis of all motivation, I think. At least for me. At least that's what I try for. Frustrated? Need more patience? More love. Need to …
1/2_Full, All GOOD 