Riding, learning, and not taking it too seriously.
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I’m R.L. Canty, and I ride. Here, I write about the ride itself, the culture around it, and the lessons that show up somewhere between the first nervous mile and the thousandth.
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Wherever you are on the road, start here.
Where to Start
New riders
First rides, nerves, and building confidence one mile at a time.
Riding Better
Skills and Gear
Training, safety, and setting up a bike and gear that actually work for you.
The Riding Life
Culture and The Long Haul
The culture, the community, the business side, and what riding means over a lifetime.
Latest Posts
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You passed the course. You got the card. You walked out of that parking lot with a little laminated proof … Read more
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