Yesterday’s ride was exactly what I needed—smooth, quiet (well, mostly), and one step closer to getting my Marin bike dialed in just right. It’s been a process, learning how to make the bike fit me instead of trying to force my body into a position that just doesn’t work. I’ve caught myself too many times …
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For years, my fatbike was my go-to rig. It got me through a lot. But in 2023, things changed. I was back at square one with my neuropathy—numbness in my hands, extreme burning in my thighs, and now, new symptoms: arm spasms strong enough to jerk me awake at night. I tried to adapt. I …
Read more “I Switched to the Marin Stinson 1—and Why It Works for My Body”
There’s something about a wagon. Long, lean, capable without making a scene. For years, I had my 2000 Ford Explorer built up as a rugged overlander — rooftop tent, lift, the works. It was a beast, and it took me places I’ll never forget. But after downsizing life and reassessing how I travel with a …
Read more “Why I Chose the Volvo XC70 for My Downsized Overland Rig”
Cycling has always been my reset button — a way to breathe deeper, think clearer, and feel more in tune with the world around me. But as neuropathy and back issues became part of my daily reality, I knew I had to rethink what riding looked like. I didn’t need the lightest bike. I needed …
Read more “Building a Fat Bike That Works for Me: Northrock XC00 Mods and Why They Matter”
Hiking used to be about the summit — the push, the pace, the photos at the top. But over the past few years, my body has changed. Neuropathy crept into my hands and feet, my lower back started whispering warnings I could no longer ignore, and I realized the trails I once sprinted through now …
Read more “Finding My Pace: How I Learned to Hike with Neuropathy and Degenerated Discs”
