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Book Report: French Revolutions

Book Report: French Revolutions

Tim Peck
Book Reports

Much like A Walk in the Woods part of the charm of French Revolutions is the fish-out-of-water aspect of Moore, a novice cyclist diving into the deep-end of bicycling by tackling its most iconic challenge. But it’s not just the cycling world that Moore doesn’t fit in into. Being a British person traveling in France Moore must also tackle the language and cultural challenges presented to him in addition to physical challenges on his journey. Challenges that frequently lead to uncomfortable situations for Moore and high comedy for the reader.

Winter on the Water

Winter on the Water

Tim Peck
Paddle

Winter is fleeting. Steep ice today is flowing water the next and subzero surf can be cold calm in an instant. But whatever form winter water takes, I’m all over it. Here’s five favorite winter moments that I recently captured with my camera.

New Year, New Lesson, Old Trip

New Year, New Lesson, Old Trip

Tim Peck
Ski

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve skinned and skied Mount Tecumseh but if I had to guess I would say over 20 and under 50. Despite my numerous adventures on Mount Tecumseh, I still find myself being educated by the journey to the mountain’s summit and the trip down the ski resort’s slopes, and my most recent trip was no different.

Ditch Your Pack and Get Sendy

Ditch Your Pack and Get Sendy

Tim Peck
Bike

The best part of pack-less riding is that you can do it using any bike jersey with rear pockets. So stash your snacks in one, the tool bag in another, and the extra layer and phone (with its built in camera) in the third. With the tube and C02 strapped to the frame and fluid in the bottle holders you’ll be good to go. See you on the trails!

My Favorite Mountain Bike Trails of 2018

My Favorite Mountain Bike Trails of 2018

Tim Peck
Bike

With the 2018 mountain biking season coming to close, at least for me, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what was a fantastic year of riding. This year one of my main mountain biking goals was to explore more—which meant everything from visiting new trail systems to simply investigating new parts of well-traveled trail networks. With that in mind, here are my 5 favorite trails—in reverse order—that I rode for the first time this year.

Ricky Bobby & A Reason to Ride

Ricky Bobby & A Reason to Ride

Tim Peck
Bike

For the past five years, I have ridden my bicycle in the Beth Isreal Deaconess A Reason to Ride—a charity bike ride that raises money for cancer research—in support of my best friend’s wife who is living with, and fighting, brain cancer. In the wake of such an inspiring event, you might think I would feel moved to write about how the minor suffering we endure on the bike is nothing compared to what the people we ride for go through every day in their battle against cancer—in fact, I have here—or how uplifting it is to see people from all different backgrounds and fitness levels come together to support their loved ones. Sadly, the truth is that the ride brings all of my worst instincts to the surface.

Book Report: North

Book Report: North

Tim Peck
Book Reports

If you’re interested in the Appalachian Trail or trail running, North is a must-read book. Of course, North is also the story of dreaming and living big, so whether you’re looking for inspiration to do your own AT thru-hike, or simply hike a smaller section of it, pick up North to feel the call of the trail.

Passing on Paddling

Passing on Paddling

Tim Peck
Paddle

Speaking of distressed seals, that’s what I’ll look like the first time I tumble off the SUP. I can see myself now, frantically thrashing around in the water, trying to get back on the board. Sure it’ll be funny and all. For you, anyway; I’ll be terrified that one of your neighbors is about to say hi. Did you see how one of them greeted this friend-of-the-fishes?

The Expanding Kingdom

The Expanding Kingdom

Tim Peck
Bike

Despite my frustrations and occasional yearning for the past, I love what Kingdom Trails has become. Kingdom Trails has become a hub (pardon the pun) for mountain biking in the Northeast and a gathering place for the tribe. With trails suitable for riders of all levels, it’s a place that attracts beginners and experts alike. And, with more bikes than cars during the riding season, they’ve created an infectious atmosphere for cycling. But what I like most of all, is Mike’s Tiki Bar.

Building a Better Boulderer, Not Person

Building a Better Boulderer, Not Person

Tim Peck
Climb

Over the years, I have sporadically thought about that day with Ron, and I still marvel at the nonchalant way in which he climbed a problem that eludes me to this day. Because Ron seemed so familiar with Pawtcukaway, it has always surprised me that I never ran into him again—that is until I started going to a new climbing gym and saw the familiar beard, ponytail, and effortless style from across the bouldering cave.

Luke’s Guide to Spring Paddling

Luke’s Guide to Spring Paddling

Tim Peck
Paddle

With the water finally warming up, it’s time to start thinking about open water paddling again. Follow these simple steps before you get in the water, while you’re on the water, and when you get home for an A+ start to the paddling season.

Rediscovering that Rumney Rocks

Rediscovering that Rumney Rocks

Tim Peck
Climb

I’m not sure that I’ll ever be as into training for climbing as I was two years ago, but I have once again made the climbing gym part of my routine. And, after one trip to Rumney, I can say that I’m feeling reasonably strong and confident in my climbing. I even got the bug to climb hard; I took a few burns on a route that I always find difficult, and, after a few tries, I managed to clip the chains with a clean ascent.

Sometimes Nature Decides for You

Sometimes Nature Decides for You

Tim Peck
Ski

I reply sourly, “IDK.” Sure, I have plenty of ideas, but at the time I was having difficulty mustering enthusiasm for any of them. It feels wrong to hike when skiing is still an option, but I don’t feel like skinning at the resort and I’m terrified of the dust-on-crust lurking in the backcountry. On the other hand, I’m stoked to boulder but I would like to spend some time in the mountains. Doug and I trade texts back and forth, him with ambitious plans, and me shitting all over them; too icy, too far away, and I think it will suck represent only a few of my bitter responses that day.

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