Carolyne Whelan

sierraclub.org

Crossing a Great Divide

A cyclist reconsiders her stance toward public lands

Green Life | Sierra Club

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Sometimes You Just Want a Big Bowl of Slop to Start the Day ...

There was a brief break in rain, but the clouds were still looming when we set up camp in a marshy aspen field full of cow patties somewhere on Storm King Mountain. By the time we washed dishes after dinner and began our evening bedtime rituals, we were already fantasizing about breakfast. My two friends and I lay in our sleeping bags listening to the rain against our tents and tarp, and imagined the concoction we knew awaited us at sunrise.

ESPN

How three friends conquered the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route

In the ideal story of three women traveling together, we meet and bond like sisters, sync our cycles and have a great vacation with great hair and limited turmoil. But in the real world of real adventure with real women, there is a lot of strife and legitimate danger. We encountered bears, wolves and Canadian lynx on our ride. There were steep cliffs and food shortages during 500-mile stretches between towns. There was the risk of serious injury from crashing or overuse.

womensadventuremagazine.com

7 Ways To Stay Pain-Free On Your Bike (And Off It)

Women’s Adventure gives you the 411 on cycling comfort, bike fit, saddles, chamois, chamois cream, saddle sores, and cleanliness in and out of the saddle....

carolynewhelan.com

Product Review: Osprey hydration pack - Carolyne Whelan

It only took one 2-hour, 16-mile trail ride in Santa Fe to realize that I need a proper hydration packet. Behold, my REI Dividends!

beltmag.com

King Coal and the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum | Belt Magazine | Dispatches From The Rust Belt

King Coal and the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

carolynewhelan.com

How to Clean Your Hydration Bladder

As long as there is no serious rip in the bladder or crack in the seal, the bladder is worth trying to save before spending mad money on a whole new hydration system. Before throwing away that bladder, try these steps:

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Time Excavates — Medium

My daydreams of the American Southwest were that of an old lover, one who provided things currently absent in my life. My desire to return to this place was like trying to create a symbiotic love triangle, and it made Evan uncomfortable. Why can’t I be your desert oasis? his eyes said as he listened to my ramblings, eyebrow cocked.

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The Joys of Being Bad at Things | Roadside Fires Burning

The Joys of Being Bad at Things | Roadside Fires Bu...