Jeff Ashton is an ambassador from Castlegar, BC, and in nursing school. Here’s his take on staying balanced in school and on the bike.
Well, in times of insecurity and extreme strain it is so important to get out and do something you love to ease the tension of the modern world. For me, biking is absolutely KEY to keeping me grounded and calm for when I have to go back into the thick of this stress. Being a university student comes with such a heavy workload which barely allows time for recreational activities, especially when working alongside studies. Despite this narrow window of opportunity, I push hard to have time to get out and escape reality on my bike. The only way I keep plugging along this wild ride is by looking forward to these sweet moments of adrenaline filled fun when my only worry is to not slam into that tree coming up!