Tripper..what’s up Rabbit? 

Rudy..I don’t know Trip...I’m kinda in a funk?

Tripper..that’s ok Rudy...everyday can’t be KOMs, and Kudos..if it was you would have nothing to strive for 

Rudy..yea, I know Tripper it’s not that..I mean we are sitting on the edge of another Michigan winter, and well, I don’t train like the normals

Tripper..how’s that? 

Rudy, After looking at all the rides coming in last night, it seems like I am the only one doesn’t use a Zwift, or owns one of those smart trainers..

Tripper...awe jeez really rabbit? You think your the only one not staring into a tablet, or sweating it out in a second bedroom..

Rudy.. well that’s what social media has me to believe.

Tripper..well Rudy your not alone.

Rudy, Tripper, it’s just I spend soo much time looking at either smart phone, tablet or computer screen, the last thing I want to do, is do that doing something I love.

Tripper.understandable..

Rudy..but what about my fitness, and you know my progress?

Tripper, Rudy..do I think these forms of indoor training are good, yes..do I think they develop you better if used properly? Yes...but I also believe there are downsides to these as well, Oh Rudy Indont wanna name names but I can count on two hands die in the wool Zwifters, good dedicated cyclists, that now when unleashed in the outside environment, have become the worst half wheelers, I have ever went side to side with. And then there’s the road etiquette, oh I can go on until Friday the level of complaining some do over weather and road conditions. And I won’t even mention race skills.

Rudy...I guess I never really thought about that..

Tripper, I guess what I’m saying Rudy, do what makes you, you...have a plan, stick to it, stay dedicated, but don’t make it a job. Different spokes for different folks...cycling is about freedom, and no barriers.

Rudy...gee Tripper...that sounds like the Spirit of Gravel?

Tripper.......