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Stronger Than Yesterday.

In July, I planted my flag in the ground and declared,
“This is where yesterday ends and right now begins.”

The Journey To 90 was born — a commitment to intentional living, obedience, discipline, humility, and truth.

10/23/2026

It all starts with a thought that leads to a decision that when put into action creates a favorable result, and repeated over time can change the trajectory of one’s life.

It all begins with a thought.

What are you thinking about?

The Journey To 90…

10/22/2026

The Lucky 13…I took a lap after work. Riding always loosens my knee up and it was a bit stiff. Thirteen miles later - problem solved.

It felt so good to be on the road moving over asphalt, air in my face, sun on my skin. But that sun is not sticking around as much now. The days are surely getting shorter. I shortened my plan to get back before dark.

“Lucky 13” is just a play on the idea that the number 13 is unlucky. There is no luck in my life. Only God. Everything I do is intentional. The results is Stronger Than Yesterday.

Clear - Calm - Capable

10/18/2026

My Last 2026 Event Ride - Before the Next Beginning

I spent the year learning how better to ride farther, stronger, smoother, and wiser. On October 17, all those lessons came together at the Barrow Volks bike ride in Salado. Sixty-two miles of Texas roads, a cold start, spectacular skies, climbs, descents, strong head & crosswinds...and the wonderful freedom of knowing my body was ready for whatever came next.

This was my best managed endurance ride of the year. I showed restraint at times and I let the horses run at others. A goal was to turn it all out loose in the final segment but not arrive at the finish line depleted. There was plenty left in the tank and I felt outstandingly fantastic! Mission accomplished.

The greatest rewards of a day like this are measured not only in miles, watts, or speed. They are found in the scenery, the experience, the people, and the friendships that make the journey worth taking.

And there, at the end of my final organized ride of the year, I caught up with my friend Chance and his wife. Chance covered these same miles. This was the perfect ending to an extraordinary chapter!

Now I am already looking at 2027. I will do more events, ride more miles and do it better...all with a second new knee. Stronger Than Yesterday.

You can take that to the bank!

10/13/2026

NINE MONTHS. STRONGER THAN YESTERDAY.

Today marks nine months since my left total knee replacement.

What an extraordinary nine months it has been!

It began with something so small. Sitting on my indoor bicycle, gently rocking the pedals back and forth. No complete rotations. No miles. No finish lines. Just a few inches of movement, a little patience, and the belief that something greater was possible.

Those few inches eventually became full rotations.

Those rotations became miles.

And those miles became 1,229 miles of outdoor cycling, 38,356 feet of climbing, and nine organized cycling events. Two more events were lost to rain, and another was canceled.

Along the way came countless walks, resistance training sessions, mobility work, and hours dedicated to rebuilding strength, stability, and confidence.

Not one of those efforts was wasted.

Nine months is a significant milestone in knee replacement recovery. It’s a time when the new knee can begin to feel less like something you’re recovering from and more like a natural part of who you are.

And that is exactly what is happening.

My knee is truly Stronger Than Yesterday.

It moves better than it has in years. The stiffness has diminished. The nervous system’s constant reminders have grown remarkably quiet. Most days, I hardly think about the knee at all.

I simply live. I walk. I climb. I ride.

And sometimes, I let the horses run!

Now, in just 21 days, the next chapter begins.

My left knee will be called upon to carry the load as I undergo replacement of my right knee. Nine months ago, that responsibility would have seemed unimaginable.

Today, my left knee is ready.

Clear. Calm. Capable.

And I have complete faith that God will see me through what comes next.

Soon enough, I’ll be back on that indoor bicycle, gently rocking my right leg back and forth. I’ll celebrate that first complete rotation just as I did before. Then the first mile. The first climb. The first long ride.

I know the road. I know the work. And I know the rewards waiting on the other side.

Believe me, 2027 is going to be one remarkable year on the bicycle!

Nine months.

WOW.

Back in January, this day seemed so far away. An almost distant destination on a road I had only just begun to travel.

And now, here I am.

But the real story isn’t the nine months that have passed. It’s everything that happened between that first tentative movement and today.

The determination when progress was slow.

The discipline when motivation wasn’t enough.

The patience to let healing happen.

The dedication to keep showing up.

And the gratitude of discovering what my body could still become.

Every bit of it was worth it.

I will carry that same spirit, enthusiasm, curiosity, and faith into this next chapter of The Journey To 90 — Stronger Than Yesterday.

Because my mission has never been simply to add years to my life.

It is to add LIFE to my years.

I don’t want to endure life. I want to LIVE it.

I don’t want to merely survive. I want to THRIVE.

And while we don’t get to choose every circumstance life places before us, we have an extraordinary amount of influence over what we choose to do next.

That brings me to one final thought.

What if you started today?

What if you committed to one small change? One step forward? One decision to become stronger, healthier, more capable than you were yesterday?

Where might you be nine months from now?

What could you accomplish?

What might you discover about yourself along the way?

You’ll never know unless you GO.

The Journey To 90 — Stronger Than Yesterday.

10/11/2026

TDF 52 — Skidamarinkadoo Saturday! 🚴☀️🐎

Having fun? Let the horses run!

Some of the best adventures begin when you change the plan. Friday night, somewhere between being awake and dreaming, I decided to rethink Saturday’s ride. Originally, I had planned a longer adventure with an option to cut it short around mile 40.

Instead, I designed a 40-mile ride with the possibility of adding more.

A subtle difference, perhaps. But an important one.

I wasn’t planning an escape. I was leaving the door open for opportunity.

Saturday morning arrived with a magnificent Texas sunrise. Golden light spilling across winding roads, cool morning air, and the promise of another beautiful day on two wheels. I settled into an endurance rhythm. No records to chase. No numbers to conquer. Just steady rotations, relaxed breathing, and the freedom to enjoy the countryside.

Every dozen miles or so, I paused to drink, eat, and appreciate where I was. On Alpe d’Huez, I stopped for a little food and some videos. Elsewhere, the wildflowers caught my attention. Sometimes the greatest reward of cycling isn’t how fast you travel, but what you notice along the way.

Around mile 33, a thought wandered into my mind.

Having fun? Let the horses run!

Oh, I was having fun! But first, a reality check. The final ascent toward home would tell me what I needed to know. How were the legs? The knees? The energy?

All systems go! At mile 40, I rolled into home, refilled my empty Tailwind bottle, and headed back out.

Not because I needed more miles. Because I wanted more moments.

The second season brought warmer temperatures, more wind, and some challenging climbs. I pushed when I wanted, relaxed when I could, and coasted down the descents like an eagle riding the wind. Eventually, I turned toward Florence and made the final climb home.

52.37 miles.
2,254 feet of climbing.
Three hours of riding.

And something wonderful remained when I finished.

Energy. Gratitude. Joy.

I could have ridden farther. I wanted to! But another part of today’s plan was to finish with something left in reserve. And I did.

There are only a few weekends remaining before my right knee replacement on November 3. That knee and I have travelled some wonderful miles together. It has been my companion through decades of adventures, and especially through this remarkable year of rediscovering what is possible. It took on major work supporting my recovery from the left TKR.

So I’ll enjoy every mile we have left before its next chapter begins. Not with sadness. With gratitude.

Because the Journey to 90 has never been about simply reaching a destination. It’s about living fully along the way.

Don’t just survive to the end. Thrive to the end.

And when life presents another opportunity, give it a reality check. If all systems are go, don’t be afraid to explore a little farther.

After all, there might be something wonderful waiting just beyond the next bend.

Journey to 90 — Stronger Than Yesterday.

Clear. Calm. Capable.

🐎 Let the horses run!

10/06/2026

The first day that actually felt like fall. Hello October! An after work jaunt was a must. Every mile increased my feelings of joy and gratitude.

This is the last month I will ride with my right knee. Nov 3 it will be replaced just like the left one was in January.

What I have realized this year has exceeded my expectations. I thought about this as I moved along the roads while the sun lowered. Perhaps even greater than ever, each pedal stroke was pure joy.

Life is good!

10/03/2026

Wasting no time rolling through Florence to get out to the county roads. Eyes focused. Garmin radar has my back. Thankful for a green light. Let’s go….

10/02/2026

Tuesday after work I could not resist. Blazed through Florence and out to some of the flatter county roads. No holding back this time…I let the horses run.

Timing is everything, right? The sunset blew me away. Such a joy to ride under!

09/29/2026

This Is The Journey to 90 Way:

Lifespan Health-span

Lifespan is how long you live.
Health-span is how long you live with the physical, cognitive, and functional capacity to enjoy it.

And trajectory is what connects the two.

My goal is not to survive until I reach 90+ years.
My goal is to Thrive!

“So how in the world does this happen” you ask?

With intentional living.
With movement.
With a positive and grateful mindset.

With desire, dedication, determination, drive and most of all discipline.

It is improving inputs and living in the rhythm of consistency which repeats improvement. Do this often enough and long enough…your trajectory positively changes.

Trajectory follows your inputs.

Let me ask you a serious question: How are your investments?

Maybe even better what does your investment portfolio look like - and - what is your ROI (return on investment)?

Many of us understand those concepts. We keep up with them. We desire a “healthy” portfolio and a “healthy” return for our investment.

Now please allow me to change the perspective…with another serious question:

Are you investing in your health-span?

Stronger Than Yesterday - it does not just happen!

09/27/2026

Cheap Thrill 42 mile route this morning. Goal - no chasing numbers or mph. Just steady rhythmic endurance style. Saw a beautiful sunrise, great central Texas scenery and some interesting cycling fans cheering me on. Well - I think those were cheers - might have been “boooo’s”

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