Often, during a ride that’s tough, that I had to wake up early for, that had me bonking 20 kilometers from home, I’d think that, shitmothereff, this will be my last ride for awhile. I’m not going to think of bikes and biking for some time. I should be wrapping my head around work, time with loved ones, and all other things important.

Then I get home, cool down on an easy chair, kick off my shoes, peel off my sweaty gear, and think, when and where are we riding next?

(photo by Jun Uy)