Dec 11, 2024

ARE YOU BORING YOURSELF?

IS NEXT YEAR GONNA BE BETTER THAN THIS YEAR? It'll be different, for sure. Better is subjective, only you can determine...

... if it will be a year to remember.

We need new...

... experiences that will change us.

Memorable,
forever.

As I start to fill in my calendar for next year,
it's tempting to play small,
safe...

... instead I do this.

First, I have to have one giant, unreasonable physical goal each year. (spiritual, mental, and social, too).

2024 it was Gravel Nats.

Next year (2025) hasn't crystalized yet, but it will.

Second, I think it's imperative to try a new event once a quarter.

Right now, it's looking like...

... it doesn't have to be fancy, could just be a weekend adventure someplace new.

Third, master something new, and have a plan to track progress.

For 2025, that is going to be bicycle mechanicing.

By the end of the year, I want to be able to do everything at a level that I could bail myself out if I was nowhere near a competent mechanic.

I'll be adding milestones to the calendar for that, and purchasing the proper tools.

There lots of other stuff on the calendar...

... gotta make it all work cohesively.

Back in 2020 I set about getting out to the Cactus Cup for the first time.

I met a bunch of cool people, and made new friends.
Rode some fantastic and unusual terrain.
Found an outstanding Italian joint.

Cactus Cup stays in the rotation...

... I never would have found it if I hadn't ventured out.

They're having the 12 Days of Giveaways starting 12.12...

... I hope you'll win this bag, and join me out there.

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Side note:

I'm planning to do BWR AZ and stay the week in the desert for Cactus Cup the following weekend. If ya get out there for either one, let's meet up for sure.
I'm also planning BWR UT, in May, and heading to Fruita/Moab the days following for some epic MTB. Lemme know if you're interested in joining.

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164.9 lbs
8ish hrs sleep (9:55pm-5:55am)
PullUps Push Ups Squats & Stuff
10 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling