Bike-pouting, a term endearingly coined by a friend, is more than just a phrase; it’s a soul-soothing practice. It’s when you grab your bike and hit the trails, not just for the love of the ride but as a means to pedal through whatever’s weighing on your mind. You ride until that nagging feeling, that something you can’t quite shake off, feels a bit lighter. Sometimes it’s a serene glide through nature’s calm, other times it’s a relentless push against the elements, be it blizzards or the daunting silence of night atop a ridge.
My recent escapades into the Rattlesnake Wilderness and the Stewart Peak Boundary, coupled with my photographic pursuits of the Bitterroots, are quintessential examples of bike-pouting. These journeys aren’t just about distance covered or trails conquered; they’re about introspection, healing, and perhaps a touch of dramatic flair that only solo rides in the wild can offer. Each pedal stroke is a step towards emotional clarity, a physical manifestation of working through feelings.
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