#10 - Fat Bike Meets Fat Biker

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Pedaling Through Life's Hurricanes 🚴💨

Ever feel like you’re just pedaling and hoping life doesn’t run you over? Roger opens up with that raw, honest truth. This episode isn't about perfectly polished plans; it's about what happens when life throws two hurricanes at your brand-new "fresh start."

Episode Summary: Roger recounts his "new beginnings" in Tampa — a birthday, a new house, and a fat bike he swore would make him an REI action hero. But just two weeks into this Florida dream, Mother Nature decided to crash the party with two hurricanes, parking his bike dreams under tarps and forcing a brutal pause.

Join Roger as he unpacks how these storms, both literal and metaphorical, have a way of stripping everything down to what truly matters. He shares why sometimes the "gift" you didn't ask for is exactly the one you needed, and why rebuilding with clarity and purpose makes the eventual ride so much sweeter. If you've ever had your plans derailed and wondered how to keep pedaling, this one's for you.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• New Beginnings, Unexpected Detours: How a fresh start in Florida quickly turned into a lesson in hurricane resilience.
• The Unwanted Pause: Why sometimes life forces you into a waiting game, and what you can learn from it.
• Storms as Teachers: How challenges peel away what isn't built to last and reveal what truly counts.
• The Power of Showing Up: Why persistence, even when things are wrecked, is your ultimate superpower.
• Delayed Gratification: Why earning every mile (or every moment of peace) makes the reward taste so much better.

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Roger's Blind Spot Moment: He thought that shiny fat bike was all about instant gratification – hop on and ride into the sunset. Turns out, the real gift was delayed by Mother Nature, forcing him to earn those miles and appreciate the ride even more.

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