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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Cycling in Brighton

Guest post by Chris Bean They call it London-on-Sea, so it definitely fits on this blog. Right? Good. Biking in Brighton is, well, not that different from biking in London ? there are potholes, buses, taxis and gormless pedestrians to keep you amused. The whole experience is however, distinctly provincial compared to riding around London, [...]

Source: http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/touring/cycling-in-brighton/

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Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) - Eating London A to Z

Mirza Ghasemi (Iranian Aubergine Dip) Here is a recipe from Mohsen Iranian restaurant. Aubergines are considered a staple in Iran, not dissimilar to our potato. They are used in numerous recipes an this simple recipe is for a tasty dip...

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Giro d?Italia Recap Stages 13-18

This great monument of Europe?s three Grand Tours continues to produce exciting racing, a little drama, and a real display of dominance by its current leader as we now complete 6/7ths of the race today (knew those math classes would come in handy some day!). This 94th edition of the Giro, which will ultimately [...]

Source: http://www.teamradioshack.us/giro-d%e2%80%99italia-recap-stages-13-18/

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Meet Andy Sedgwick ? Bike Science North East?s Head Bike Fitter

We’re happy to announce the forthcoming opening of our North East of England region Bike Science fitting studio. Bike Science North East Unit G4 Morton Park Way Darlington Co Durham DL1 4PQ Proposed Opening Date – Mid December 2011 LOOK OUT FOR OUR OPENING MONTH OFFER – REDUCED BIKE FIT PRICES THROUGHOUT THE OPENING MONTH All fits at Bike Science North East will [...]

Source: http://blog.bike-science.com/2011/11/08/meet-andy-sedgwick-bike-science-north-easts-head-bike-fitter

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