Tag Archives: Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party

I ride bikes year-round in all weather for both commuting and exercise, but please don’t call me a bicyclist. I’m just a human being who uses bicycles as tools for a healthier, happier, and more affordable lifestyle. Why the semantics? Because the term ‘bicyclist’ is a term that dehumanizes people who ride bikes in the eyes of some people. “Get …

Let’s start with an obvious fact: most people don’t love bicycling on cold, dark, and rainy days. Shocking, right? Sure, I ride through the winter, wrapped in sweaty waterproof clothing and rain booties–but it’s an act of determination, not joy. Summertime is when everyone becomes a cyclist. Long sunny days eliminate excuses and beckon us outside to explore and enjoy …