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First ride together in two months. I made the mistake of checking Strava afterward. The number compared to previous years? It stung. Here's why I'm telling you about it.
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Letters from Jana and Bjørn about riding, being outside, and whatever’s on our minds. Free by email, in English or German. You can read them here in the archive too.

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First ride together in two months. I made the mistake of checking Strava afterward. The number compared to previous years? It stung. Here's why I'm telling you about it.
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We left before sunrise for what should've been a perfect 140km ride. But when we both needed water and neither wanted to stop, everything went sideways. Sometimes the hardest part isn't the ride—it's the invisible weight we carry and the pride that stops us from asking for help.
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Not knowing used to be terrifying. Now it feels like freedom. This one’s about the beauty of starting over.
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Cycling together isn’t just about the ride—it’s the inside jokes on climbs, the unspoken support when one struggles, and the perfectly timed snack breaks. It’s about growing together, embracing the headwinds, and making every wrong turn part of the adventure.
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Time used to stretch endlessly, but now it slips through our fingers—except when we ride. A week off the grind, chasing freedom on two wheels, brought back that childhood feeling of endless summers. But why does it have to end? Maybe it’s time to redefine what a life well-lived really means.
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After months of struggle post-Covid, hitting 600 km in a month felt like more than just numbers—it was a lesson in patience, resilience, and redefining success. Cycling isn't about stats; it’s about the freedom, the struggle, and the joy of just riding.
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Finding a work-ride balance feels impossible some days—too many tasks, too few hours. Cycling is my escape, but fitting it in isn’t always easy. Let’s talk about the struggle, the mental load, and the ways we can carve out time for what matters—without burning out in the process.
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