“Are you scared?” my airplane seatmate asked, when I told him this was my first visit to Mexico’s Michoacán state. I hesitated, not wanting to admit it. But knowing the ...
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The Mind Killer
“Fear is the mind killer.” I just finished reading Frank Herbert’s Dune. Not being much of a sci-fi fan, and having never seen the movie (not yet, but soon!) I just never got ...
A Hoodie of Substance
Fibre Athletics’ Everywhere Jacket might be the most substantial, heaviest hoodie I’ve ever laid hands on. Great curves, flattering seams—and it still covers my wrists and back when ...
Time in a (Water) Bottle
I have this cranky teenage memory of being forced to ride my bike every night after dinner, with my parents. Every night, every summer, all summer long. Let me be clear—I was an awkward teenager, ...
Fibre Athletics: a Technical Top Soft on Your Skin—and Conscience, too
Are tech tees exciting? Nope, but the fact that this one is made out of recycled water bottles is. Straight out of the gate, the Fibre Athletics Pursuit Top just feels good. Not only is the Berry ...
Like Eating Candy With the Wrapper Still On
I’ve only ever taken one spin class. I was working downtown, and everyone at work had memberships to the über-cool gym down the street. I tried step aerobics once (hey, it was the ‘90s). I lasted ...
How To Be a Hero
Back in 2013, a contact of mine with Blackburn told me about this program they had, a bunch of empowered riders who were taking in some of the iconic touring routes, like riding the Pacific ...