I don't think that the Olympic games are a good place to bring up any political issues because it should be about the athletes and about coming together. This year's motto was One World, One Dream and to take that away it's just not a good time.

Times of transition are strenuous, but I love them. They are an opportunity to purge, rethink priorities, and be intentional about new habits. We can make our new normal any way we want.

If we write our dreams and goals down, we dramatically increase our odds of realization. If we share them with others, they become potent and alive.

When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.

I think USA Cycling really needs to ride this wave and start looking at growing the sport. It's a tough one because cycling is such an endurance sport.

Take care of yourself. Eat well, rest, train hard and smart, make time to think and breathe. Be intentional with your time.

When the seasons shift, even the subtle beginning, the scent of a promised change, I feel something stir inside me. Hopefulness? Gratitude? Openness? Whatever it is, it's welcome.