Hola!

How are you doing today? Did you have a good weekend? Guess what? I’m on the sofa again.

This week the rain has kicked in over in Berlin, although i’m British and should say “The grass needs it” I don’t need it. But it gave me some time to get things done around my apartment.

This weekend was also extra awesome because a friend of mine who I have not seen in a very long time, came over from the UK, and we spent a long weekend riding our bikes, visiting some cool places to eat and generally catching up. Friendship is something I touched on last week on my Instagram so if you're interested click here.

Right anyway, on to the content, I have some more momentous things lined up to help you, and some awesome cycling content to accompany.

📖 Read

#coping

Coping mechanisms for anxiety are really important and sometimes the age-old ways don’t always work. In this article, Anna tells you about how she deals with things, like listening to music that evokes nostalgia. If your up for giving something new a go, why not try some of her recommendations.

6-minute read

#mentalhealthstories

Failure by Emily Mackenzie Emily talks about how opening up and talking about it she learned that you need someone else to remind you that you aren’t your thoughts, not everything that’s in your head is true, and that you don’t have to deal with anything on your own. 

5-minute read

#community

Rapha Foundation Supports Grow Cycling Foundation with 2021 Grant. Grow Cycling Foundation was born out of Eliot Jackson's desire to make a difference for underserved populations in the cycling community. George Floyd's death last May and the subsequent protests pushed Jackson to do something to increase inclusion and diversity within cycling.

3-minute read

🎧 Podcast of the week

In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy, you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.

21-minute listen

👀 Watch

"There is this African proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” I think that proverb translates into everyday life, I won’t dive too deep into but this documentary covers the Migration Gravel Race. Inspired by the great migration of animals, that cross the Kenyan country. Gravel race meets safari, with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and elephants crossing the same rivers and fields as the riders do.

20-minute watch

👀 Partners

#enviroment

SunGod Joins the 1% for the planet. Why am I mentioning this? Well, I am part of the SunGod family and I’m sharing this as I am proud to be supported by a company that cares about the future of this world. Not only are they giving away 1% of their revenue but over the last year they have been making recycled products and encouraging others to do the same.

2-minute read

That’s it for this week everyone! The 3rd release and thank you so much for the views, feedback and sharing It has been wonderful.

So if you enjoyed it, please share it with your friends. It would be greatly appreciated.

For now, look after yourself, reach out to someone if you need, and remember, It’s okay not to be okay.