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a good story

On April 19, 2021September 12, 2022 By Gary ParkersonIn Bicycling, InspirationLeave a comment

When he realized the load I was pedaling versus the journey ahead, a new friend chastised that I had planned poorly. Conceding I had indeed scant strategy, I continued, “But which story is more compelling? One: I anticipated and prepared for every eventuality. There were no surprises. Or two: I had no idea what I’d …

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why travel by bike?

On January 14, 2020January 7, 2023 By Gary ParkersonIn Bicycling, InspirationLeave a comment

I had driven the first 400 miles of monotonous interstate highway with thoughts anywhere but on the task of piloting my old van. Even at 80 miles per hour, the 1200 miles that remained seemed to pass in slow motion … until the incongruity of a fellow struggling an overloaded bike up a steep grade …

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