Stories

Reflections from the road, alongside how-to pieces and story-driven guides. These writings explore the places I move through and the inner landscapes they reveal—shaped by long days on the bike, unexpected encounters, and the lessons learned along the way.

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This Adventure Cyclist Turned Her Love of Bikes Into a Career

I first started cycling when I was 18 years old, after graduating from high school. Without the need to train for field hockey or lacrosse, my dad (a former marathon runner), who had recently transitioned to cycling due to knee issues, invited me on a road bike ride. I was immediately attracted to the low-impact workout that cycling provided, as well as the freedom it offered to explore places in southwest Ohio I didn’t know existed.

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Adventures in Baja

A reflection on bikepacking through Baja California - remote terrain, unpredictable moments, and the kind of experiences that only come from moving slowly through a place.

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