Riding, learning, and not taking it too seriously.
I’m R.L. Canty, and I’ve been riding for more than 40 years. 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. Come ride along.
Read the Latest PostLately on the Bike
Right now I’m planning a trip up into the Georgia mountains. Most of my riding is solo and spur of the moment, so a ride I actually plan ahead is a little different for me. I’m still working out the route and the timing. When it happens, I’ll write about how it really went, including anything I’d do differently next time. Until then, the latest posts are right below.
Latest Posts
- Why Insurance Feels Like a Scam Until You Actually Need It
The Policy You Signed and Never Read You bought the minimum. Everybody does. You sat across from an agent or … Read more - Why Your Setup Is Never Really Finished
The List That Never Gets Shorter Every rider has a list. Maybe it lives in your head. Maybe it’s a … Read more - MSF Gave You a License. The Road Gives You the Real Test.
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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Culture and the long haul
The culture, the community, the business side, and what riding means over a lifetime.
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