Dirt Driven Adventures

08/25/2026

Day 18—and I’m finally back at it! 🏍️
My 30-day bike balance challenge had to take a little pause while life got busy with vacation, school, work, decorating, and Everleigh’s birthday weekend.
I thought I might have lost some progress, but I was still able to find the balance point—and I even let go with my left hand! 🙌 I’m not ready to let go with both hands yet, but that’s okay.
The biggest win is how much this training has already helped during my races and rides. Better balance has made me a stronger, more confident rider and has saved me from wrecking more than once.
The timeline changed, but the goal didn’t. Progress is still progress. ❤️
What’s something you’re getting back to after taking a break?
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07/29/2026

Success isn’t always reaching the top.

Sometimes success is getting back on the bike…again…and again…and again.

Anna took on Chickin Fight, one of the toughest climbs around. She fought her way up the hill, made it about halfway, and gave it everything she had.

With help from Tim and Kenneth, she safely made her way back down after one incredible effort.

Some obstacles aren’t measured by whether you conquer them.

They’re measured by whether you had the courage to try.

👏 We’re proud of you, Anna.

Would you give Chickin Fight a shot?

⬇️ Tell us below!

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07/29/2026

Anniversary ride activities: flowers, dinner, and attempting Battle of the Goats obstacles.

Kenneth took on Chicken Fight at Brushy Mountain and made it all the way to the top with far less drama than the obstacle deserved.

The camera flattens everything, naturally, but this climb is no polite little hill.

Anna tried it too, and her video is coming next.

Chicken Fight: 0. Kenneth: 1.

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07/24/2026

Former racer.

Mom of two.

First real ride back in years.

One crash…

A few sore muscles…

And she’s already asking when we can ride again.

That’s the kind of grit I love seeing.

I think Hannah still has a lot of riding left in her. ❤️🏍️

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07/22/2026

Day 10 ✔️

Today wasn’t about setting a new record.

It wasn’t about balancing with both hands off the bars.

It wasn’t about perfection.

It was about keeping a promise.

We had ridden all day, celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with some amazing friends, and everyone was ready to eat.

But before dinner…

I still found my 10 minutes.

Then Tim decided to see just how committed I was by pushing my bike farther and farther over until I finally tipped over. 😂

Sometimes progress isn’t flashy.

Sometimes it’s simply refusing to break the streak.

Small actions, repeated daily, become extraordinary.

07/17/2026

Day 9 ✔️

Tonight I made myself stay on my weak side.

No cheating.

No switching back to the easy direction.

Everything was done with the handlebars turned to the right.

I still couldn’t take both hands off…

But for the first time, I didn’t feel like I was fighting the bike.

I felt centered.

Balanced.

Relaxed.

You probably can’t even see the difference in the video.

I could feel it.

Sometimes progress shows up in your body before it ever shows up on camera.

I think I’m standing on the edge of a breakthrough.

Maybe tomorrow. 🧡🏍️

Small actions, repeated often, become extraordinary.

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07/16/2026

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07/16/2026

Day 8 ✔️

Today’s goal was simple…

Figure out why balancing with the handlebars turned to the RIGHT feels so much harder than the left.

I still don’t have all the answers, but I’m getting closer every day.

The funny part?

Eight days ago I celebrated if I could balance for even a few seconds with both feet off the ground.

Now my brain says…

“Yeah…but could you let go with one hand?”

And then…

“Could you let go with BOTH?” 😂

It’s amazing how quickly your standards change once something that felt impossible starts becoming normal.

That’s what I love about this challenge.

Every day isn’t just building balance.

It’s changing how I think.

Small actions, repeated often, become extraordinary. 🧡🏍️

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07/14/2026

Day 7 ✔️

Today’s challenge happened in the rain.

Honestly…the rain was perfect because after yesterday’s race my Beta was covered in mud from one of the sloppiest races I’ve ridden in.

I washed both bikes, then headed straight into my ten-minute balance session.

And today…

Everything felt different.

For the first time, I wasn’t fighting to find balance.

I was just…balanced.

Left.

Right.

Hands off.

Waving.

Touching my nose.

Even reaching both arms overhead.

Seven days ago I couldn’t consistently find the balance point.

Now I’m spending most of my ten minutes living there.

It’s amazing what happens when you stop chasing perfection and simply commit to showing up every day.

Small actions, repeated often, become extraordinary. 🏍️🧡

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