Excerpt from Lucky in Adventure Cyclist!
“Mile 5000.” This story is the first time I’ve been published in print media since grad school. Feels good to be back!
we shared the side of the road
When you live on the side of the road, you see all the shit people throw out of their cars.
Read Moreleaving chicago
I cried openly on a boulder on the side of a crowded bike path while eating two cinnamon-chip scones.
Read Morethe greatest day
As a kid, I didn’t understand why my parents liked the morning. It felt awful to be awake that early, like drowning in brownie batter. But now I understand. It is a sacred time of day. Pure potential. Anything could happen. Why, it could even be the greatest day of your life.
Read More“the computer dog”
You might think that on a long solo pilgrimage, you experience profound thoughts about, like, god or human nature or something. Sometimes that’s true. But other times, you conduct a comprehensive exploration of all the alphabetic permutations of the phrase “The Computer Dog.”
Read Moreif you follow your dreams, they will lead you where you want to be
When I’m cold, I put on a jacket; when I’m hungry, I eat; when I have to pee, an outhouse materializes and I use it. My needs met, I get back on my bike and continue to ride, smiling at the beautiful world around me.
Read Morethe reiserstown fire department
“It’s for female firefighters on duty, but we only have one and she’s not on tonight,” explained the chief. “So we figured you could just have the place to yourself.”
Read Morewhat do you wear when you're riding your bike across the country?
This is the reality of my existence: I can decide to ride my bike across the country — no problem! how do we get this done? — but picking out a tank top to wear to the grocery store takes 45 minutes on a good day.
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