Sunset

One of my simple pleasures is sitting on my deck after a ride, looking out across the Great Salt Lake to Antelope Island. Tonight the sunset was more beautiful than photos can do justice, but I tried.

Bison Herd at Antelope Island

Today my brother wanted help training for a triathlon so we rode the causeway out-and-back, with a loop around Ladyfinger, Bridger Bay, and the visitor center. So exciting to see the herd! Looking east toward the Wasatch Mountains. We saw this unafraid coyote twice. On the second occasion he came right up close. The arrow...

To Feel a Natural High

Riding--with its combination of exercise, meditation, and immersion in nature--always leaves me feeling a "natural high." Today the "high" was also literal with this stunning view from a tiny access road on the back side of Francis Peak, looking east into Morgan County.

Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife

One of the unexpected pleasures of biking is all of the wildlife I encounter along the way! This morning I rounded a corner on two foxes on the trail. One quickly scampered into the brush, but the second paused and looked over his shoulder at me. It's always exciting to come face-to-face with wildlife and...

To Be Immersed in Grand Beauty

One reason why I ride has been harder to put into words, so I'll mostly use photos. I love riding outdoors because the American West feels so wide and expansive. I become a witness of the huge beauty that engulfs me, leaving me feeling like a small part of the grand and marvelous natural world....

Childhood Memories of Bison

Since I was a child I have been fascinated by the American Bison. I remember receiving a plastic toy bison after visiting a zoo with my grandparents. I saw live bison on a childhood trip to Yellowstone National Park, but they were way out across a wide field and I wished I were closer. This...