Spring is here and we always need to hone our skills and basic safety. There are things you can do when riding solo or with one or two riders that are not smart or safe with larger groups. The Ripper mantra – always – is an emphasis on safety. And a desire to improve whenever possible.

Rest and laziness are the keys to success in endurance sport but extremely difficult to put into daily practice (especially when trying to balance work, family, and fitness.)

When was the last time you did something outrageous? Have you ever leapt so far out of your comfort zone that you felt so excited/terrified/thrilled that you wanted to laugh and cry and completely leave your body?