I am back in town and feeling refreshed after a quick trip to the Eastern Sierra back country. My good friend and I spent days living in the mountains free of work, family, kids and yes even my mobile, Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn and email. I found the break and relaxation the vacation gave my brain unbelievable. This may be a stretch, but it was almost like drugs for the mind. You take away all that societal stimulus, leave behind only the beauty of the outdoors and sounds of lapping water on the lakes edge, and you find yourself in a different world.

In the years I have provided financial and fitness advice, I have learned that some of the most important things you can do for you is to be a little bit selfish. In that, you deserve some time away to disconnect and reboot. All around you will benefit from this seemingly selfish act.

My body and mind feel rebooted, and I cannot wait to come back and share another great ride with all of you. You do not get the great outdoors with me in class, but you do get to disconnect. Come and ride tonight, where all we do is focus on the energy, the ride and good music.