Nov 26
Kelly and I visited the Oklahoma City bombing memorial today which honors the 168 killed in America’s deadliest domestic-based terror attack.
The experience was highly emotional and incredibly educational. It serves as a reminder that political hatred needlessly cuts across all races, genders, and ages … ultimately most harming the innocent, who in the end have more commonality than not.
The entire venue is exceptionally well curated.
Nov 24
A few years ago I saw an indie film highlighting the MTB scene in Bentonville, Arkansas. At the time, I had no idea this area had such a great trail network.
I recently learned that – led by two Walton grandchildren in conjunction with the Walton Foundation – the county has invested $73MM into all sorts of trails, features, and signage.
A recent economic impact study confirmed that visitors like me bring in $143MM annually. Expect to see cars from all over at trailheads.
This place is bonkers; the variety of riding is awesome – loads of riding immediately accessed from the campground.
I’ve been on the bike every day this week, my personal favorite being the #theback40 … one of multiple 20+ mile XC loops.
Nov 15
No one is going to claim the soon to be demolished Nashville fairgrounds is a beautiful place.
But if your plans – like ours did – include conveniently wandering this very cool city while eating your way through numerous hotspots, these dumpy racetrack sites overlooking turn-four do not disappoint.
Wandering With Purpose 