Juju, your words are so beautiful and powerful. Thank you for this lovely story and all of the lessons ❤️ Life is more beautiful with you in the world.
I loved this, Juliana. At 64 I am closing in on 6000km for the year in the name of Epilepsy Awareness. I know and understand your soul, thank you. If this article doesn’t move and motivate people to their dreams they might as well wall off a cliff. Thank you – Cam
Ahh I loved this and the poem too! Kindness is very important and humanity seems to be lacking as a whole these days. I think cycling alone sometimes give you insights into the better side of humanity that you may not otherwise get. A guy I met while cycling around como alone got chatting with me and bought me anespresso and a gelato in the time we were together and showed me some sights. Then we went our separate ways. Being treated kindly restores your faith in humanity and I think makes you a kinder person too for sure. Ps. Good you had your bike locked up!
Love this piece, Juliana. I also love the poem, which I first heard being read by the author, Naomi Shihab Nye, on Krista Tippet’s ‘On Being’ – that marvellous radio program about all things artistic, creative, mindful, and generally wondrous. Have you listened to Krista Tippet? She would love having you on the show!
Thanks for yet another totally inspiring story! I find it’s telling and deeply reassuring that you go into detail about the natural kindness of people, and only passingly remark on the would-be theft. That sort of priority is so reassuring! And you’re so right, where we meet one another in person, people just are this good.
BTW, have you ever wondered whether in addition to your round-the-world speed record, you might also hold the record for the highest rate of flat tires of any endurance rider? You really seem to contract them in alarming numbers. Maybe it’s to be expected with racing gear, bad roads, and high speed, but still…
Kind and good people is what I have found on my rides in Central and Western USA. Sure, an occasional bad egg, but very few. Sad truth is, the bad eggs usually get the headlines.
Dear Deb,I am praying for you as well as Lin. You are a strong person so that helps, and the Lord Himself is there with you, along with you kioeL!dvs, Peggy Drake
Juliana – As a 64 year old man loving cycling but struggling with prostate problems keeping me off the bike for periods at a time your fight and endurance inspire me.
Kat
August 26, 2016 @ 12:20
Juju, your words are so beautiful and powerful. Thank you for this lovely story and all of the lessons ❤️ Life is more beautiful with you in the world.
Mark stevens
August 26, 2016 @ 13:31
Just finished your book truly an enjoyable read!
Cam Keith
August 26, 2016 @ 14:41
I loved this, Juliana. At 64 I am closing in on 6000km for the year in the name of Epilepsy Awareness. I know and understand your soul, thank you. If this article doesn’t move and motivate people to their dreams they might as well wall off a cliff. Thank you – Cam
Juliana
August 31, 2016 @ 09:16
Nice going Cam. An important cause too. Hugs.
Jennifer
August 26, 2016 @ 14:52
Ahh I loved this and the poem too! Kindness is very important and humanity seems to be lacking as a whole these days. I think cycling alone sometimes give you insights into the better side of humanity that you may not otherwise get. A guy I met while cycling around como alone got chatting with me and bought me anespresso and a gelato in the time we were together and showed me some sights. Then we went our separate ways. Being treated kindly restores your faith in humanity and I think makes you a kinder person too for sure. Ps. Good you had your bike locked up!
Bill Brand
August 26, 2016 @ 15:09
Love this piece, Juliana. I also love the poem, which I first heard being read by the author, Naomi Shihab Nye, on Krista Tippet’s ‘On Being’ – that marvellous radio program about all things artistic, creative, mindful, and generally wondrous. Have you listened to Krista Tippet? She would love having you on the show!
Juliana
August 31, 2016 @ 09:15
Ah, thanks for tagging the author for me, Bill. I was searching for who wrote that poem. I shall look up Krista Tippet…
Kevin
August 26, 2016 @ 15:16
Great storytelling from an inspiring athlete and a compassionate person. I wish you inflated tires and tailwinds for the rest of your journeys!
Joe calamia
August 26, 2016 @ 19:35
Thank you for the story
Sabine
August 27, 2016 @ 15:17
So beautifully expressed! Such wonderful experiences! So glad you met such kind ‘roadangels’!
Max
September 12, 2016 @ 14:27
Thanks for yet another totally inspiring story! I find it’s telling and deeply reassuring that you go into detail about the natural kindness of people, and only passingly remark on the would-be theft. That sort of priority is so reassuring! And you’re so right, where we meet one another in person, people just are this good.
BTW, have you ever wondered whether in addition to your round-the-world speed record, you might also hold the record for the highest rate of flat tires of any endurance rider? You really seem to contract them in alarming numbers. Maybe it’s to be expected with racing gear, bad roads, and high speed, but still…
Tricia F.
October 16, 2016 @ 15:32
Love your spirit. I can’t wait to get your book this Christmas as a gift to self!
Bill Giffin
January 29, 2017 @ 23:39
Kind and good people is what I have found on my rides in Central and Western USA. Sure, an occasional bad egg, but very few. Sad truth is, the bad eggs usually get the headlines.
Lettie
March 10, 2017 @ 11:30
Dear Deb,I am praying for you as well as Lin. You are a strong person so that helps, and the Lord Himself is there with you, along with you kioeL!dvs, Peggy Drake
Jim Burke
March 11, 2017 @ 09:26
Juliana – As a 64 year old man loving cycling but struggling with prostate problems keeping me off the bike for periods at a time your fight and endurance inspire me.
Thank you
Jim