Tag: Cycling

• That’s Not What I Chose

  

  I was gathered around a fire pit in a friend’s yard. I sat with six of my closest friends, men I deeply trust, men who know my heart and the truth of my being. I love sitting around a fire. It feels primordial, something that calls to my ancient humanity. Something done for generations provided…

  Gary Merel

  December 10, 2024

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• I Received a Valuable Gift

  

  I have often mentioned that I am an ardent bike rider. I am a solid B- rider. On average, I ride about 150 miles a week. In warmer weather, the local bike club I belong sponsors a Tuesday night ride. It is rated an A ride. It leaves promptly at 6:00 pm. It is an…

  Gary Merel

  November 13, 2024

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• I Couldn’t See Even Sitting in the Front Row

  

  My friend texted me that he needed to talk. In his short text, he shared that our last conversation left him unsettled. I am always left uncomfortable when receiving an ambiguous message. My mind always defaults to, “So what did I do wrong?” I was soon to find out exactly what I did. When we…

  Gary Merel

  April 30, 2024

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• I Got Stuck Behind a Javelina!

  

  A lot of my time in Tucson is viewed from the perspective I get riding my bike. One of the reasons I spend the winter in Tucson is the accessibility of riding. The city of Tucson has made a considerable investment in cycling infrastructure. It has built what is locally referred to as “the loop.”…

  Gary Merel

  April 8, 2024

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