Ride This Out
By Zach Goulding, LCSW
Ride This Out Feb 17, 2024
41. Cycling in Columbia with Tomás Castrillón
Tomás Castrillón, owner of a cycling tour company in Colombia, shares his passion for cycling and the beautiful terrain in his country. He discusses how cycling has been a fundamental part of his life and the mental and physical benefits it provides. Tomás also talks about the transformative experiences his customers have had on his guided rides, overcoming challenges and pushing themselves to new limits. He emphasizes the importance of setting goals and the sense of accomplishment that comes from achieving them. Tomás encourages people to visit Colombia and experience the welcoming culture and stunning landscapes while cycling.
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40. How has biking improved your mental health?
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39. Sam Balto, the Bike Bus Benefits
Takeaways
Starting a bike bus at schools can promote confidence, community, and independence among students.
Biking and walking to school can have positive effects on students' mental health and overall well-being.
Creating safe and accessible infrastructure for active transportation is crucial for promoting biking and walking.
Parents and educators should advocate for policies that support active transportation and reduce car dependency.
Biking and walking can also benefit parents by promoting mindfulness and a calmer presence.
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38. Tricycle lawnmower business?
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37. The Power of a "Morning Ride"
Summary
Adam Porter discusses his journey as an author and the creation of his children's book 'Morning Ride.' He shares his motivation for writing the book and the process of finding an illustrator. Adam also talks about the artistic choices he made and the importance of engaging both children and parents. He then delves into his own cycling journey, including the types of riding he does and his collection of vintage Cannondale bikes. Adam concludes by discussing the joy of riding with his family and the bonding experiences it provides. In this conversation, Adam Porter discusses his love for cycling and how it has become a source of inspiration and creativity for him. He shares his tips for finding time to ride, including getting up early in the morning and involving friends for accountability. Adam also highlights the mental and physical benefits of cycling, such as problem-solving and finding peace in nature. He emphasizes the importance of creating connections and memories through cycling, and shares his plans for future books and projects. The conversation concludes with Adam offering advice for aspiring writers and encouraging them to find joy in their creative pursuits.
Takeaways
Writing a children's book can be a fulfilling side hustle that allows for creativity and passion.
Attention to detail and beautiful artwork can enhance the reading experience for both children and parents.
Engaging children in a hobby like cycling through books can inspire them to explore the activity further.
Cycling can be a versatile and enjoyable hobby, with different types of riding and events to suit individual preferences.
You can find Adam's book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Ride-Adam-Porter/dp/B0CLMD6JMX
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36. Riding everyday for 5 years with Adam Malmanger.
Takeaways:
Biking every day can be an adventure and an escape from the routine of daily life.
Don't give up on biking after just one try; give it a chance and keep going.
Find a bike that fits your body and explore different riding locations to keep things interesting.
Biking can have a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being.
Engage with biking communities and advocacy groups to connect with other cyclists and support biking infrastructure.
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35. White Rim Road adventure
34. Calming your mind through cycling with Niki Campbell
Niki Campbell talks about being introduce to cycling 3 years ago. She talks how it has connected her to a great community of other bicycle riders, and how it can calm her mind. Niki talks about how cycling has helped her manage symptoms of ADHD and other life struggles.
You can find Niki on Instagram @niki_camps and also her website: http://nikicamps.com/ Niki is an amazing photographer and creative director. Check out her work!
Thanks for listening. Share with someone who you think might benefit from hearing Niki's story. Get out and ride!
33. Creating new opportunities.
32. Cargobikes: the transformative experience with Emily Miller.
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31. What are your options?
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30. Biking to save lives
Thanks for listening. Please share with others who you might think would benefit from Dan's message.
Check out the work he has done at
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29. Feeling overwhelmed?
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I talk about the feelings of being overwhelmed by not having the best gear for things. Ways to recognize and shift that thinking.
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28. How to strengthen your town with Jill Colby of Cycle Sanpete.
Check out Cycle Sanpete's website at www.cyclesanpete.com/
Share with others to help promote the benefits of riding bikes. Thanks for listening!
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27. How to gain more patience.
I also share that I will be starting up a private practice in the state of Utah. If you or someone you know is interested, visit:
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26. What's blocking your vision?
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25. Crank Therapy with Ben Masters.
24. Time for a tune-up and reset.
How will you use each 24 hours a day in the year 2024?
23. Bikes Will Save the World with Daniel Morteh
22. Planning a Better Future with Mike West.
Follow Mike's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@bikequestwithmikewest?si=02f5u_Q26TRBoSbM
21. Cargobike Mom Power, Karol Long.
Karol shares the story of how she received her Madsen electric bike, as well as how she was able to get through a traumatic experience.
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20. Finding a new hobby, getting healthy, and sharing laughs with Jeremy Jones MTB.
Follow his IG content for a good laugh and share the joy with others. Get out and ride!
19. When life doesn't go as expected with Jeremy Raeszler.
You can read more about Jeremy on his blog at:
www.paragravelcyclist.com/about-me
Follow on Instagram @paragravelcyclist
18. What would your older self tell your younger self about biking? With Bruce Bussell.
A big part of Bruce's motivation is in helping his down syndrome son Nick with his dessert truck. This truck also employs other young people with developmental disabilities and gives them work experience. Support and donate to their great work and cause: nickstreats.com/
Listen to Bruce's amazing stories and get inspired to ride into your older years with confidence!
17. Cargobike connection with elyssa Morrill.
Give it a listen, share with others, and get out and ride!
16. Becoming the "Cargobike Momma" with Maddy Novich.
Give it a listen, and get out on your bike!
15. Stories from the streets.
I also share a couple of stories of being in a position to help while riding my bike.
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14. Riding through loss and grief with Alice Johnson.
13. Climbing the mountains of life with Braydon Bringhurst.
The film can be found on YouTube: youtu.be/liFHsc8h0hc?si=-rALQi8feY4duiAQ
Braydon shares how he wanted to create something where he can share how he accomplishes something hard and the mental process that he uses to inspire others in their challenges.
12. The story of the MADSEN Cycles "Bucket Bike" with Jared Madsen.
Check out their website at www.madsencycles.com/
11. Family biking tips & getting more people on bikes with Dr. Joe Jensen.
He also shared with me an inspirational essay written by Gary Fisher in 2008 that I read at the start of the session. Such a beautiful written piece, that will inspire anyone to get out on their bicycle. You can find the written essay here.
Enjoy the session! Get out and ride and feel the amazing benefits from being on your bike!
10. How to start a bike bus with Jessica Tillyer.
Check out their specific bike bus and useful resources at: montclairbikebus.org/
Share this with others who might be interested in starting a bike bus for their kids and communities!
9. Life Lessons with The Biking Fireman, Stephen Dunn.
8. Find your Zen by bike commuting to work with Paul Shelton.
7. Bicycle advocacy 101 with Aarron Skabelund.
6. War veterans with PTSD finding relief through mountain biking. Discussion with Kenny Stone.
5. Increasing confidence in our own skills with Stephanie McMillan.
4. Overcoming injury and getting back to riding with Nate Barnum.
3. How cargo bikes change your life with Shawne Martinez.
Enjoy this session!