As I got to know Jerod better I started to admire him for another reason, his ability to have an adventurous life and career, while still playing an active role in his family. As a father I know the challenges of taking young kids outside and immersing them in nature, I also know the benefit.
On March 19th at 5:00am Mark McGraw lined up at the start line of the “unofficial” GranGravel 500 Race along with two others. The official race was cancelled due to COVID-19, but that didn’t stop these guys from lining up to take on the course, the elements, and potential resupply closures at keep points.
Emma Flukes doesn’t shy away from a challenge. In fact, she seeks them out and seems to thrive there. She is the brainchild behind the twisted, grueling, unsanctioned, unsupported, route described as “a scenic trip to Hell”, and known as Tassie Gift.
In this episode I meet up with Jenny Schmidt at Rocky Hill Ranch to ride bikes and record a podcast. She had just completed a solo bikepacking trip along the US/Mexico border from California to Texas. For her this trip was about grappling with her own mental health and an opportunity to learn first hand about the issues surrounding the border and the wall.
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