Bike to Work challenge 2025
When my coworker Max asked if I wanted to join his Bike to Work team, I didn’t hesitate, of course I was in. I’ve done the challenge before and felt like it …
Cycling back to myself – Part II
It’s been a few days, and I’ve had time to reflect on my dilemma. I’ve made a decision. Here are the facts: I am a woman. I am a wife, …
Cycling back to myself
The truth is, this dream I have, to finish the RATN, didn’t begin as a dream at all. Back when I worked in the ICU, my life revolved around late …
Another eTrex drama
Where do I even begin? After nearly seven years of faithful service, both my old Garmin eTrex 30 and the 30x started showing wear, specifically, holes forming in the silicone …
No sin, no story, no risk, no glory
Picture this: it’s 9 PM, a bustling city nightlife in full swing, and I’m weaving my way home through the nighttime buzz of a city alive with energy. Roughly one …
Yet another eTrex addition…
This week brought a hint of cycling-friendly weather as most of the snow and ice finally melted. To test the conditions, we ventured out on a 40-kilometer ride. While the …
Skipping Rides and Broken Hearts
This week, training took a backseat. Snow was falling, and while it might look picturesque, the memory of an epic face-plant on black ice years ago made the decision to …
Training 2024-11-11
It started as all of our good adventures do: with a too-early alarm and an ambitious plan. At 6:30 a.m., Marco and I set off into the dawn. While he …
Training 2024-10-28
Intro With about two years left to prepare for the Race Around the Netherlands in 2026, it might seem like I have plenty of time, but the journey ahead still …
Tour de Hieber 2024
Introduction After falling short in 2023 due to a planning oversight, it was time for redemption with our DIY ultra version of the Tour de Hieber. For those unfamiliar, the …