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The Rinse After the Ride: A Bike Bath, a Bourbon, and a Dog That Doesn’t Like to Talk About His Tail

The day after a 100km ride isn’t quite a rest day—not for me, and definitely not for my bike. I was a little sore, sure. That kind of distance on a climbing route leaves a mark. But the weather was good enough to be outside, and I stick to a rule: after every 100km, my […]

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Pedals, Pizza, and a Stubborn Stork: My 100km Ride Into the Mountains

When I woke up that morning, I was already in the zone. Days off are sacred — and for me, that usually means some combination of coffee, trails, and the kind of outdoor plans that make normal people question my sanity. I took my time pitter-pattering around, sipping my premade iced coffee, soaking up that

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