Monthly Archives: November 2014

My Name is Bicyclist

“Those who are about to die salute you” – gladiator’s salute as recorded by Suetonius in AD 52 Standing on the rim of Shafer Canyon with my loaded bike getting ready to drop into the maze below, I was struck … Continue reading

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80 Hours

“Take a right at the light, keep goin’ straight until night, and then, boy, you’re on your own” – Bruce Springsteen I’ve been wanting to ride the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park for many years now but have … Continue reading

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The Day of the Dead Trees

“Do not be afraid; our fate cannot be taken from us; it is a gift” – Dante Many, many years ago when I first moved to California I went for a ride in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.  Nestled in the … Continue reading

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