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Dear Helmets:

by brendan on August 7, 2014

Dear helmets: You guys are my favorite hats. Sure, other headwear may be more stylish,…

Are You Coming Off The Couch?

by brendan on May 15, 2014

Do you ever say “yes” to a bike ride, day of climbing, run, ski day,…

The Moments Before Your Big Moments

by brendan on January 9, 2014

I got an email from Statigram the other day offering to collect my “best Instagram…

You Don’t Have To Go Inside Just Because It’s Dark

by brendan on August 8, 2013

I rolled down the packed trail, standing in the pedals, watching the 30 or so…

What’s The Cost-Per-Use Of Your Skis/Bike/Rack?

by brendan on January 24, 2013

“I’ve been thinking about things on a cost-per-use basis lately,” my friend Nick said to…

The Importance Of Being A Lifelong Beginner

by brendan on December 13, 2012

When you dismount a mountain bike going uphill, you end up doing a sort of…

My Pal Mick, 1958-2012

by brendan on November 29, 2012

My friend Mick’s heart stopped working last Sunday. He died at the age of 54,…

Sick, Brah: The Ineloquence Of Talking About The Outdoors

by brendan on October 25, 2012

You, outdoor recreator, are quite probably quite educated: Bachelor’s degree, possibly a master’s degree or…

What Is ‘Trail Magic’?

by brendan on August 2, 2012

My friend Jesse was about five miles east of Dighton, Kansas, a little over 200…

The Things That Make Us

by brendan on July 12, 2012

In the weeks leading up to my wedding in 2007, my hair was a little…

Girly Girls And Manly Men

by brendan on July 5, 2012

In a conversation a few weeks ago, a climber friend of mine described herself as…

In Defense Of Denver

by brendan on May 3, 2012

A handful of Saturday mornings, I have driven out of Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood juggling…

I Don’t Like It, But I Love It: The Long Day

by brendan on April 5, 2012

I’m hanging sideways from the rope going through my belay device, body completely parallel to…

This Is How You Build A Bike Shop: On Love

by brendan on February 16, 2012

I remember flipping through 5280 Magazine‘s 2011 “Top of the Town” issue to the section…

What’s Your Goal For 2012? Here’s Some Inspiration

by brendan on December 15, 2011

Every year, my pal Nick and I inevitably have a chat about our goals for…

How to Bark Down a Dog

by brendan on October 20, 2011

Maybe you only ask yourself this question while bicycling or running: Can I beat up…

Nick + His 1991 Trek 970, 4-Ever: A Love Story

by brendan on October 6, 2011

Not so long ago, my pal Nick made up his mind that he was going…

9 Reasons Why You Should Never Bike To Work

by brendan on June 16, 2011

I have biked everywhere within 4 miles of my apartment in the past 5 years,…

Everybody needs a Grand Tour

by brendan on May 12, 2011

A little over a year ago, I was bicycling across the country with my friend…

Buy the newest, lightest, shiniest gear today or you could die out there

by brendan on March 31, 2011

There’s a single paragraph in Yvon Chouinard’s Let My People Go Surfing: The Education…

Should I buy that new piece of ultralight gear, or just go to the bathroom first?

by brendan on March 8, 2011

The average human poop event weighs between 7.3 and 9.3 ounces, according to an Iranian…

Four items to keep in your bike commuting bag

by brendan on February 1, 2011

You like your bike ride to work. It fires up your heart, lungs and legs…