2011 Reflection

The end of the year is always a time of meditation for me. I like to think about the twelve months that have gone by, and the stretch of time that's coming up. I've never been really big on resolutions (too much pressure!), but I do find the New Year a natural time to think about personal goals. A lot of times I find that I'll put off trying something because I'm afraid I can't do it. Perhaps 2012 is the year I'll make it happen!

Because I work at Adventure Cycling, of course I think about what bike trips I'm going to take in the upcoming year. Do I want to use this year to push myself on the Divide or relax with an easy mileage trip? I think about the trips I took in 2011. What did I like about each one? What would I change? What did I learn that I can carry with me on my next venture?

In Montana, the days are now very short and there's hardly any light, but that doesn't mean it's gloomy. Long evenings are perfect times for telling stories about bike travels with friends, and getting ideas for next year. Let's take these cold dark days to share and reflect, and be perfectly prepared to greet the New Year!

Photo by superstar Josh Tack

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Source: http://blog.adventurecycling.org/2011/12/2011-reflection.html

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