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Life After Labiaplasty: Part I: Freedom on the Bike
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Life after Labiaplasty: Part II – You Are Normal
Almost three months ago, I underwent a labiaplasty procedure intending to rid myself of the constant irritation my labia were causing me while riding my bike and in everyday life. Before undergoing this procedure, (similar to others I’ve chatted with who are experiencing discomfort), I spent years contemplating the surgery. I read about it, and…
Do the DAMn thang!
On August 3rd, for the second time, I rode the Day Across Minnesota gravel race. A 240-mile, unsupported gravel race from Gary, South Dakota to Hager City, Wisconsin, which starts at midnight. Pedal it in 24 hours or less, and you are a finisher! In 2018, I completed my first DAMn in 21 hours and…
Not Every Day is Gonna Be a Good Day
This past spring, I was supposed to ride The Almanzo (100) gravel race. It’s a free-entry, unsupported, gravel race of varying distances. The day of the race predicted storms in the region, (which failed to produce). The other riders I was traveling with decided not to attend due to the forecast. I woke up early…
On Earning A Patch – Filthy50
This October 12th marked my second Filthy50 race, or what I call my second Trenton race of 2019. Trenton as in, Trenton Raygor, who (along with many dedicated helpers) organizes both The Day Across Minnesota (DAMn) and The Filthy50 unsupported gravel rides. The thing about Trenton is, while we all consider he has a definite…
Driver rage – not just for commuter cyclists
If you use cycling as a form of transit, most assuredly, you’ve experienced an incident or two (probably more – especially if you are female per this University of Minnesota study) of driver rage. It happens frequently; the driver who rides your rear wheel so absurdly close any mistake guarantees an introduction to their undercarriage….
Zwift delivers where the UCI and ASO haven’t – equality now
Zwift, the turbo trainer game where cyclists use their bike to compete with others in a virtual environment, announced in Cycling Weekly that the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale – the governing body for sports cycling and international cycling events) will partner with Zwift in the first-ever E-Sports World Championships in 2020. It’s an inaugural event…
Don’t Sell Your Bike to a Jerk
A blog about how to best sell a bike and who not to sell to.
North Shore Multi-Modal Adventure
I may be wrong, but I believe most of us outdoor adventurers tend to gravitate towards our own kind. We may not share the same passion, but we appreciate someone who understands the sheer joy of challenging our bodies and immersing ourselves in nature’s bountiful offerings (and let’s face it, sometimes merciless harshness). At least I…