The Power of the Birthday Ride

There is truth in the saying, “strength lies in numbers”. Everytime we have a birthday ride, it confirms my belief in the strength we gather when amongst friends. Our favorite Carebear, Mark, celebrated his 47th birthday on Saturday and called a celebratory ride at Rich Mountain.

Now, mind you, Rich Mountain rates as one of the [...]

It Doesn’t Take Much

It doesn’t take much to entertain me and my friends when it comes to a bike ride. We don’t need mountains, beautiful vistas, or epic trails to have a grand time together. Of course, we would prefer to have all that, but sometimes Mother Nature throws a wrench in our plans. Rather than be defeated, [...]

Can you find Aloha in a Mailbox?

After a visit to Hawaii, one soon learns that Aloha means more than just hello and goodbye. Aloha is a way of life. It is passion, warmth, love, and exuberance for life. Everywhere one looks, Aloha can be found. From the people, to the land, to the food, the spirit of Aloha flows. Yes, Aloha can even be found in a mailbox!

Southern Abenteuers

Since living in Switzerland, Jeff and Becky have experienced countless exciting adventures, or abenteuer, as they call it in German. Kate is particularly famous for leading some grand expeditions climbing countless mountains for hours on end, perfect for Jeff’s insatiable appetite for adventure.
Back here in our slow Southern universe, we do not travel far for [...]