Inside MBR - "Location Sensors: An Essay"

EPISODE SPONSOR:   The Whiskey Off-Road - April 24-26, Prescott, Arizona The Grand Junction Off-Road - May 29-31, Grand Junction, Colorado Epic Rides   ------------------------------------------------------------   Mark Sirek of Salsa Cycles recently released a post on the Salsa Cycles Culture Blog called "Location Sensors: An Essay." In the post, he encourages cyclists to pick their heads up off their bars, move their eyes away from their gps screens, pull out the earbuds, and experience the world around us. Listen in to hear the audio version of that post as Mark reads his writing for you.   "Remember and work to replicate and build on that feeling of freedom we all felt the first time we rode somewhere, away from home. On that ride, even familiar places had new sights, sounds, and smells because we arrived exposed and free to absorb it all. The thing that hooked us all was about far more than the bike. Now think about all the other rides you’ve been on, and some of the particulars you may have missed. Go back if you can. Keep your eyes and ears open. Taste the “world famous” dish a town is known for, and wonder why if it’s weird. Keep asking questions."   ---------------------------------------------------------------   RELATED SHOW LINKS:   Read the written version of "Location Sensors: An Essay" Salsa Cycles Culture Blog Salsa Cycles Website Salsa Cycles on Instagram Salsa Cycles on Twitter  Salsa Cycles on Facebook Salsa Cycles on Youtube Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at [email protected]   ------------------------------------------------------------- About the author: Mark Sirek   I had to live on both coasts a couple of times to realize that maybe being born in the Midwest wasn’t just arbitrary. I’m drawn to the terrain here, and if you catch me with one of this region’s supreme IPAs in hand, I’ll talk your ear off about my favorite spots. I’ll always take every opportunity though to explore every nook and cranny anywhere I can on a bike, because that’s what makes me feel most alive.