Have you ever found yourself so focused on one thing that you forget to pause and look around? This was the case for me as I was riding solo from Bryce Canyon to Zion National Park. You can imagine the natural competitiveness when you put 22 outdoor enthusiasts together and set them up with bikes for the day----not a race per se, just don't be the last one to camp. Between orientation, logistics talks, route wraps, safety and bike demos, bike fittings, and meal preparation there is not much time to pause and reflect. But, when I do, I smile because I feel blessed to be stretching and growing, thinking on my feet, and walking the line between service and leadership and learning when each one is appropriate. Speaking of walking the line, many of us
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