Discovering what’s hidden in plain sight

Boredom is rarely found while sitting on a bicycle seat. Life in slow motion — at least compared to that of a speeding car — results in seeing nuances, like the flutter of a falling leaf, more clearly. Smells are often highlighted too, like the hearty smoke from hearths coming from homes along the way.

Just as cycling with a historian will fill you in on yesterday's way of life and pedaling with an engineer may yield a newfound appreciation for the skill and planning that goes into building a bridge, rolling along with a naturalist is like putting a microscope to a familiar landscape. You'll discover all that you've been missing over the miles.