Empire! The Russian kind

Seattle, Washington

Out on a lovely long ride today and I have discovered a new podcast: Empire! I decided to start with the Russian Empire, which feels especially pertinent today. Some pretty gory stuff and way too chatty for my preference, but perfectly fascinating! And good for long bike rides.

And interspersing the Russian Empire with a totally silly book that is a parody of the "wellness industry" which I am thoroughly enjoying in a light and frothy way: "The Glow."

More "books on bikes":

• "The Glow" by Jessie Gaynor
• "Empire" podcasts: The Russian Empire

38.7 miles

Finally, weather for a decent ride!

Seattle, Washington

The weather has not been cooperating for bike rides over the past two weeks but today, at last, the clouds parted and I got in a good ride--even as SR 520 was completely closed for the weekend. Grateful am I!

More "books on bikes":

• "Hope" by Andrew Ridker--fun read!
• "Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry that Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East " by Kim Ghattas--this is a really fascinating read.

44 miles