Ryan Quinlivan

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Full Tilt Life

Late last spring I rode a bicycle a long way. Eleven months later I still lay awake at night blissfully tormented by memories I haven’t thought about since they happened. … Continue reading

March 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Speech: “The Journey Is the Destination”

June 24th, 2013. Speech at a sales conference for Cutco representatives: I, I never thought I’d be in this situation. I remember sitting at my kitchen table, across from this … Continue reading

June 26, 2013 · Leave a comment

London–Roma Epilogue

Im writing this post as much for myself as anyone else, to have the chance to get my thoughts down succinctly. Read on: 1,446 miles, twenty days of pedaling, three … Continue reading

May 9, 2013 · 1 Comment

Wild Expectations, Owen Wilson, & Lululemon Tights

When you go the extra mile, others will go the extra mile for you. From the guy riding a three-wheeled bike in Canterbury who invited me over for tea, to … Continue reading

May 1, 2013 · 1 Comment

Sleeping in a Pizzeria & LL Cool J

Let Italy be your muse my Lonely Planet “Cycling Italy” guidebook suggests, with gastronomic superiority, long and venerated history of cycling, immensely diverse landscapes and vivacious culture. After crossing the … Continue reading

April 28, 2013 · 3 Comments

Lyon, Organic Goat Farm, & Alpe d’Huez

Could you get the feeling of being truly alive, if everything was certain? I wasn’t going to climb it. I took a day off to explore Lyon, and was planning … Continue reading

April 26, 2013 · 5 Comments

C’est la Vie!

Such is life! I can now manage to say a convincing “Bonjour” and enough French to say, “I would like one coffee, if you please, thank you very much.” Now … Continue reading

April 21, 2013 · 2 Comments

Bike touring: Not Glamorous, but Beautiful

Bike touring is not glamorous. But it is a beautiful way to travel. 101 miles yesterday, and 75 miles today. Took a day off and had a great time in … Continue reading

April 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

London—Rome

Leg #1 is complete: 5 days, 315miles, and I’m in Paris. This trip has been a roller coaster of emotions; the good days are great, the days with a combination … Continue reading

April 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

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April 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

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