Saturday, October 26, 2013
BioBlitz 2014: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California
I am extremely excited about BioBlitz 2014, which is to be held in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the wonderful state of California.
I'll be there with students from The Thacher School to participate in the important work of identifying and cataloging biodiversity. The most valuable aspect of this sort of effort, I believe, is getting people, particularly young people, involved in and exposed to science in the great outdoors.
Friday, June 7, 2013
More on mountain biking: the escape
My recent post of video from Santa Cruz Bikes resulted in responses that included links to films that explore a similar idea. I can best sum it up as an idea that has to do with getting out there, riding and enjoying a bit of adventure.
I love the following video, the escape, which my twin brother shared with me. Fantastic.
the escape from Union Production Co. on Vimeo.
I love the following video, the escape, which my twin brother shared with me. Fantastic.
the escape from Union Production Co. on Vimeo.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
The Spirit of Backcountry Mountain Biking
I'll admit that I am partial to Santa Cruz bikes, but the reason I am posting this video is because of the spirit that it captures. Riding in remote and beautiful mountain areas, sometimes alone, but preferably with my twin brother, is what inspires me about riding mountain bikes.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Breakfast Club Mountain Bike Rides at Thacher
I have organized a weekly mountain bike ride for members of the Thacher community as a way of helping students and my colleagues to get out on the trails in the morning before classes and work. The "breakfast club" moniker is a nod to a seminal movie from the '80s.
Each week is a little different as far as who joins me, but regardless we always have a good time riding our bikes, getting out on our local trails and seeing the valley in early morning light. The pace is social and I emphasize just getting out there. Our route varies a bit, but is mostly involves some uphill on wide paths and some downhill on good single track. Not a bad way to start the day!
Below is an iPhone image from a recent morning with Jon, Teddy and Karleanne. If you are in the area, I hope you'll consider joining us. We leave at 7 AM, Wednesdays, from the Thacher Pergola.
Each week is a little different as far as who joins me, but regardless we always have a good time riding our bikes, getting out on our local trails and seeing the valley in early morning light. The pace is social and I emphasize just getting out there. Our route varies a bit, but is mostly involves some uphill on wide paths and some downhill on good single track. Not a bad way to start the day!
Below is an iPhone image from a recent morning with Jon, Teddy and Karleanne. If you are in the area, I hope you'll consider joining us. We leave at 7 AM, Wednesdays, from the Thacher Pergola.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Hammer Nutrition Endurance News
You'll see a mention of me in the most recent (April/May) issue of Hammer Nutrition's Endurance News - an atypical Hammer athlete!
The short piece references some particular benefits I have gained from including Tissue Rejuvenator following climbing injuries. It makes me think the TR may be useful during periods of particular heavy training and not just as a treatment for an injury (in fact, that is what Hammer recommends).
Nonetheless, thank you Hammer! I love that that I am right next to competitive ballroom dancers - climbing shares a lot with dancing after all. In fact, John Bachar, an inspiration to me, drew a comparison as well: "Everyday I go out and climb, like a dancer who works on his dance."
The short piece references some particular benefits I have gained from including Tissue Rejuvenator following climbing injuries. It makes me think the TR may be useful during periods of particular heavy training and not just as a treatment for an injury (in fact, that is what Hammer recommends).
Nonetheless, thank you Hammer! I love that that I am right next to competitive ballroom dancers - climbing shares a lot with dancing after all. In fact, John Bachar, an inspiration to me, drew a comparison as well: "Everyday I go out and climb, like a dancer who works on his dance."
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