After a very difficult fortnight, I find myself reaching for some feel-good, bike-inspired, warm-and-fuzzies.
Nothing fills this spot for me better than trail dogs.
Regular followers of this blog know of my Instagram project #bikes_CISTA (CISTA = Cycling Inter-Species Teams of Awesomeness). This project requires that I randomly meet a troupe that has at least one dog, one bike and one rider – with whom I stop and have a chat with and ask if I can include their photo in my project. This project is my way of celebrating my local dog/rider/bike combos who are out and about in the community – we need more of them!
Like many others, dogs and bikes are my go to medicine for rough days.
Often, I reach for Ruby the Trail dog for this fix, but this week I needed something new.
And this little video, Paws & Wheels about riding duo Baloo and his rider Ollie, was it.
A simple story about the joys of two mates hitting the trails together (*sigh*).
The voice-over might be a little Disney, but nothing detracts from a puppy cam!
It is beautifully shot with sweeping trails, lots of sunshine and mountain biking good times galore.
There is something wholesome and reaffirming about watching a trail dog in slo-mo careering over trails – it is a special kind of happiness.
….. wind in the fur, rider by side, in the outdoors…
It is true – life is better with a furry friend.
Enjoy!