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The Devils Slide Race

Morning! I’m starting the day with a bit of a headache—spring’s knocking, and my window’s wide open for that fresh air charm, even though I can feel summer lurking just around the corner. Despite treating my body like it’s a rental this weekend, I’m feeling surprisingly spry. Check out the pics! Lewiston, Idaho was scorching, believe it or not. Chatted with the race director who swears they…

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Laundry Whoes

So here I am, just sitting and waiting. If the attendant’s itching to lock up, well, that’s just too bad for them. I’m stuck running yet another load of laundry when normally I’d be in the Zen zone of folding. Why the laundry encore, making me late for my ritualistic grocery run? Let me spill the beans. Everything was ticking along fine. I tossed in a load and sauntered over to the Big Dipper…

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Mr. Zippy

There I was, chilling trailside, just taking it all in, and bam! Along came Bill, my other half, blasting past me on his bike like he was gearing up for the Red Bull Hardline. And let’s be real—Bill isn’t exactly your Sunday morning pedal-pusher; when he’s in the zone, he’s all about that need for speed. It’s quite the sight, to be honest. It kind of gives you a little burst of pride, watching…

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Marshall Grade Ride

Today’s ride was yet another episode in the grand soap opera I like to call “As the Pedal Turns with the Cuddle Bears!” I was riding shotgun on Moki, and she was on her beloved Pumpkin Spice, as we charged up Marshall Grade like a couple of Tour de France wannabes. It’s typically a no-sweat ascent, but today, we pushed our limits, bypassing our usual pit stop to venture deep into the heart of…

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Socially awkward

“Interval training today?” “Yeah… I’m feeling chunky… ugh.” Pretty sure that random cyclist didn’t sign up to hear that bit. I mean, you bump into someone while out for a ride and suddenly it’s confessions of feeling bloated? Am I a walking, biking Dear Abby now? On This Day

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Transition

Things are moving along, albeit not at the warp speed I had in my mind. I suppose it’s like trying to sprint in flip-flops—possible, but not ideal. Just yesterday, I hung out at Write Associates (which, by the way, is totally not the sinister lair its URL, http://www.right.com/, might suggest). Discovered a bit more about myself there—I’m always game for a mental tune-up. It’s like doing yoga…

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Good enough

Oh, this week? It’s been a circus, juggling my full-time gig with way too much travel. You know the drill—yada, yada, yada. I bet you’re rolling your eyes at yet another moan-fest. Trust me, I’m right there with you. Seriously, I’m not even sure who I’m venting to anymore. Sleep’s been on my wish list, but instead of waking up refreshed, I feel like a zombie. What’s missing? Oh, just my entire…

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Barking Spider

The 2011 edition kicked off with me not exactly at my sharpest. Pre-race jitters? Check. Eating a whole pound of toffee-covered peanuts at midnight? Also check. Why? Well, because sometimes the brain doesn’t quite catch up with what the stomach can handle. So there I was at 1 a.m., trying to cobble together what I thought were “correct” directions to the race for my buddy, while practically…

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Weather Turns Nice

Greetings from the picturesque Missoula, Montana, where I’m indulging in a scone and nursing my aching muscles from last night’s epic mountain biking adventure. Seriously, that ride threw everything at me—single-track trails, dusty dirt paths, glorious sunshine, and even a dramatic punctured front tire. Thankfully, good ol’ Stan’s sealant worked its magic after just three hisses. Today’s agenda?…

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Wake Up

As the morning sun played peek-a-boo through the dense canopy, I found myself setting off on a jaunt to unearth the forest’s secret splendors. Ambling along the serpentine trail, I couldn’t help but stop and marvel at the etchings on the tree trunks—nature’s own version of ancient graffiti, each line a silent whisper of the olden times. Traversing a creaky suspension bridge, my eyes danced to…

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AI and Neurodiverse Inclusion Hijinks

In this digital age, where artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly acts as our daily companion, ensuring that the myriad of voices and experiences shaping our tech is inclusive isn’t just important—it’s critical. As a card-carrying member of the neurodiverse squad, my dive into the AI and machine learning pool was spurred by a nagging puzzle: Does AI really get folks on the autism spectrum, or…

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Lewis and Clark Caverns ride

The climbing was brutal. Not because it was really hard but I feel out of shape. At times I couldn’t clear things I know later I will. But all in all this ride was turning out fantastic. It didn’t disappoint from beginning to end. On the East side of the canyon the trail started out in an arid desert like environment and climbed to forests and cliffs. All outstanding single track. Then it…

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Snowing On Our Ride

Last night’s Thursday Night Ride out at the Blue Mountain Rec Area had about 9 of us.  I started out with 6 and we meet up with three others (The Browns).  It was nice to see Ross, Emily, and Lydia … all in one ride.  Cool! We had a split up when one of us flatted and after that I just did small loops with a sub group of Ross and Emily. I know it appears like only two riders but these are the…

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This Too Will Pass

Still riding the funky train over here, but there’s this little mantra I’ve got on loop in my brain: This too shall pass. Kinda like my attempts at sourdough during lockdown – a phase, albeit a questionable one. So, eyes on the prize, I’ve got to keep chugging along, ticking off those tasks, and crossing that finish line. On This Day

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It's Different For Me

Clutching the remote like it’s the last piece of pizza on game night, and barricading ourselves indoors feels a bit overkill these days. The world, stripped of the cacophony of do’s and don’ts, red tape, and 24/7 news cycles, somehow feels like slipping into your favorite hoodie—comfortable and just right. It’s as if we’re surfing through life’s hurdles, crafted by someone who’s an absolute…

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Training to be broken

The day before I noticed a certain soreness and fatigue that I brushed off as just being to heavy for some core exercises. Now I am running up the Foothills Trail and it is all I can do to keep from passing out. Even my head seems to heavy to hold up. Every fibre of my body and soul just wants to give up and lay on the ground. My brain intercepts and blackens my sight. It feels like I am going to…

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Deja-view

I’m up for work, and so far, the lack of exercise this week isn’t sitting well with me. Life gets so hectic when you’re working full-time. Standing there, I felt a mix of emptiness and a spark of adventurous wonder. Another day. Almost a new week. Glancing up, I noticed the sun was on the brink of rising, so I spun around and dashed for my camera. On This Day

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