Battles With Boredom

More Biking in Chapada dos Guimarães – Mato Grosso

Here are some highlights of the last two weekends’ mountain biking adventures in Brazil.

Pocket Sized Podcast

To everyone who’s been wondering “when will Peter podcast again,” I have two words for you: “I’m back.” Continue reading Pocket Sized Podcast…

Brazil: Biking in the Chapada

Yesterday I observed (the start and finish of) a mountain bike race in Chapada dos Guimarães. I only observed the race, as I did not have any of my own equipment, but my friend allowed me to borrow his wife’s bike.

Despite the fact that it has a 15″ frame (I normally ride a 19″ or 21″), a hard tail (I usually ride full suspension), an itty-bitty front shock (compared to the things that could well service a motorcycle on mine, rather slick road tires (as opposed to mine, which very well could be mounted on something branded “John Deere”), no clip-in pedals or toe clips (actually a good thing, given I only had sandals), V-brakes (no disc), and the ground clearance of a Basset Hound (compared my my Splinter, which can straddle a Volkswagen) , I rode the trail from the finish line back to the start with many of the competitors. Continue reading Brazil: Biking in the Chapada…

People Don’t Like Change (Examples Given)

People don’t like change, even when it is clearly, even painfully, obviously for the best. Continue reading People Don’t Like Change (Examples Given)…

Definition: relocation

re·lo·cate (r-lkt)

v.tr.
To move to or establish in a new place: relocated the business.
v.intr.
To become established in a new residence of place of business: relocated in Brazil.

relo·cation n.

Note that there is no mention of duration or permanence in the above definition. I could relocate to the kitchen table for breakfast, and, rest assured, I fully intend to relocate myself back to the USA when I’m good and ready.