The only time I look back is to reflect how far I’ve traveled on a bikepacking expedition or to reflect on my #BIRTHDAY. This image taken in Missouri while Retracing the 1897 Expedition of the Bicycle Corp symbolizes both. Reflecting the end of the expedition near St. Louis, MO 1,900 miles from Missoula, MT and today December 15th, my birthday as I take the day for REFLECTION, SELF-COMPASSION, and CELEBRATION. “Travel light. Carry the lessons, not the baggage.”