Let me be clear these posts aren’t about saying, “Look what I can do.” They’re more like a nudge to say, “Hey… you’re capable of more than you think.”

This morning during swim practice, we started talking about a bucket-list ride: High Point to Cape May. Roughly 200+ miles and about 18+ hours in the saddle. It sounds a little crazy, and that’s exactly why I want to do it.

So here I am, saying it out loud:

 I want to log this ride on my Strava.

There’s a lyric in that song that hit me hard:

“If it makes you nervous, it’s probably worth it.”

That’s the energy I’m taking into the weekend.

You’ve made it through another week now finish strong.

Set a goal that gives you butterflies.

Speak it into existence.

Take the first step.

You’ll amaze yourself with what you can turn from a daydream into reality.

What’s a goal that scares you (just a little)? Drop it below and let’s encourage each other.

Thank you Erin Wentzell for sharing this song and being my support team for these adventures.

Let me take you back to two years ago.

A great co-worker roped me into RAGBRAI, a legendary bike ride across Iowa with over 30,000 riders. It is a rolling festival of endurance, sweat, and camaraderie. It’s a blast… and a grind.

But I didn’t just ride it; I rode it on a single-speed mountain bike.

One Gear.

Hundreds of miles.

No shortcuts.

Just long, hot days on two wheels with one choice: keep going.

I chose the challenge because I knew I could do it. And because there’s something powerful about committing to a goal that demands your full effort.

This summer, I’m heading back. But I’m facing a new decision.

Road Bike… or Single-Speed Again?

This time, I have options. I could ride a road bike with more gears, a smoother ride, and easier climbs, a wise choice.

But part of me wonders:

Would it still feel as fulfilling?

But I’m torn.

Do I take the smoother ride? Or rebuild my single-speed and test my resilience again?

I know I’ve got the mindset to finish.

I don’t know which route will help me grow the most.

A Question for You

Have you ever chosen the more challenging path not because you had to but because it made you better?

Would you go for a more leisurely ride?

Or chase the challenge, knowing it could change you?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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