Tuesday May 24th, was day 3 of XWA22 (Cross Washington Bikepacking), a 700+ mile ride/race from the La Push on the Olympic Peninsula to Tekoa near the Idaho border. The route is open for riders to do at any time, but the annual "Grand Depart" is more of a race format with a group leaving the start en masse. Bikepacking legend John Stamstad joined me to do the interviews. We … [Read more...] about XWA 2022: Day 3 on the SVT
Vipassana 30-Day
Retreat, Communion I'm feeling nervous and apprehensive. My palms are clammy, just like before an important ride or run. I'm just about to leave Seattle for a 30-day Vipassana meditation retreat at the California Vipassana Center east of Fresno in the Sierra foothills. I've practiced this meditation technique since the late 1980s. The standard Vipassana retreats … [Read more...] about Vipassana 30-Day
Logan Owen: Transitions
After four years developing World Tour road racing skills with EF Education First, 26-year old Bremerton native … [Read more...] about Logan Owen: Transitions
Training in Italy: Venice & Castelfranco Veneto
During October Northwest in Motion traveled to Italy to meet with our retail suppliers and do some sightseeing. Our retail manager Francesca Carmichael was born and raised in Cremona. It was awesome to have a local guide. Read Francesca's Italy train travel tips. As we planned the trip, we realized that Venice would be significantly more important than just ticking off … [Read more...] about Training in Italy: Venice & Castelfranco Veneto
Training in Italy: Ravenna
During October Northwest in Motion traveled to Italy to meet with our retail suppliers and do some sightseeing. Our retail manager Francesca Carmichael was born and raised in Cremona. It was awesome to have a local guide. Read Francesca's Italy train travel tips. Ravenna is known for Christian mosaics and monuments constructed as early as the 5th and 6th centuries. … [Read more...] about Training in Italy: Ravenna