Monthly Archives: September 2013

Even Fauxbos Have Families, Part 1

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Michael Roy

I generally try to act like a citizen of the world. Of course I want to be happy, and I want my friends from home to be happy, but not if it comes at the cost of the happiness of … Continue reading →

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3RR’s First Sponsorship: A New Home Courtesy of Big Sky International!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Michael Roy

Bicycle touring is an odd thing, in that it requires a certain not-quite-contradictory balance of insane dedication and near utter nihilism. On a fairly standard riding day, I might spend about eight hours huffing and puffing and hauling my 50kg … Continue reading →

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3RR Superlatives

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Michael Roy

When I flip back through my pictures from the last year, I can hardly believe how many places I’ve been, how many things I’ve seen, and how many memories I’ve created. Nearly every single photo brings back a flood of … Continue reading →

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Cycling Statistics: One Whole Year

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Michael Roy

Not too long ago, I tabulated the total cost of my Three Rule Ride for a year: $4,323. That post alone didn’t satisfy my statistics nerdery, nor did it justify the massive amount of effort I’ve put into keeping my stats … Continue reading →

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How Much Does It Cost to Be Free for a Year?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Michael Roy

The other day, I whizzed passed a weekly market in a tiny little countryside town. My food pannier was already bursting with discounted bread and jelly donuts (five for $0.50!) from the mammoth, air-conditioned supermarket I had visited the day … Continue reading →

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Cycling Statistics: Thailand

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Michael Roy

My time in Thailand is far from over, but I’ve done just about all the cycling I’m going to do here. Next up: another week of permaculturing, a couple weeks with my parents, a week of who knows what, and … Continue reading →

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Thailand, by Land: Part Two

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Michael Roy

I headed out of Nakhon Sawon refreshed and with several goals in mind: 1) to make it to Chiang Mai by the weekend so I could spend time with my friend and my couchsurfing host; 2) concordantly, to bust my … Continue reading →

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