How do you see a new place? Personally, I bike or hike it. After traveling, there's nothing better than clearing your legs, lungs, and mind. Working out is what grounds me to a location, connecting me to the small details I'd otherwise miss.

 

My husband and I have always traveled with our bikes and hiking gear; in more than 30 countries worldwide. We were fortunate to live in Italy and Alaska where we explored as much as possible. Since then, we have traveled back to Europe to continue our adventures.

 

When we moved back to Phoenix, I found group rides and hikes in the valley, as well as bike racing. Racing lead me riding throughout the US for stage races, time trials, and road races. I worked as an Adventure Tour Guide for throughout Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Utah, Arizona, and Alaska with Backroads and now work for REI Adventures. Watching others connect to places in the way I find myself at home is a blessing. 

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I hope you enjoy following along, I don't know where this road leads!