Live Boldly and Authentically
Adventure is more than an activity; it’s a lifestyle. This is my story of transformation and rediscovery, driven by an insatiable passion for the great outdoors. From intense gym sessions that push my limits to exhilarating climbs that test my spirit and skateboarding adventures with my son that rekindle my youthful zest, every moment is a testament to living life fully. Balancing the joys and challenges of fatherhood, I’ve embraced new horizons and reignited old loves, proving that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing our passions.
At MADCTY, my mantra is simple yet powerful: Maximize Adventure, Defy Convention, Transcend Yourself. This isn’t just a slogan; it’s a call to action. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone and breaking free from the mundane routines that confine us. It’s about embracing the extraordinary, finding joy in the unexpected, and pushing your boundaries to discover who you truly are.
Breaking Up With Sugar: 30 Days Later
Thirty days without processed sugar. A full month of saying no to desserts, skipping the bakery aisle, and re-learning what “sweet enough” really means. When I wrote about my first ten days, the weight dropped fast and the changes felt dramatic. Now, with three more weeks behind me, the story is less about fireworks and more about foundation. The Plateau Here’s the honest part: the scale stopped moving. I
Twisty Trails on One Wheel: EUC Chaos Through the Trees
There’s something about a narrow trail that calls to you. The tighter the trees, the sharper the turns—the more alive the ride feels. This week, I took the EUC into one of Saskatoon’s hidden fat tire tracks. It’s twisty, it’s turny, and it’s absolutely unforgiving. You lean into flow one second… and the next, you’re hugging a bush or bouncing off the dirt. The camera rolled for the
Defying Convention, One Wall at a Time – Part 2
Part 2: The House and the Dream By the time we first walked through the house, we were already running the mental tape measure. Could this kitchen be opened up? Could we eat a meal here with seven boys around the table, or would it always feel like bumping elbows in an airplane galley? To ground the dream, we brought in a contractor before we even owned the place.
From Forums to AI: How I Finally Cracked My CB550 Charging Issue
If you’ve been following my café build, you know this 1974 Honda CB550 hasn’t exactly been a quick project. It’s been a journey of detours, head-scratching, and the occasional triumph when something actually works the way it should. In the past, when I’ve tackled big motorcycle jobs, my toolbox has always included forums, YouTube videos, and a healthy dose of guesswork. That’s how I learned to rebuild the top
Defying Convention, One Wall at a Time
Some adventures happen on mountain trails or river rapids. This one started with a house. On paper, it was simple: buy a home big enough for our blended family, update it, and settle in. In reality? Sticker shock, tight timelines, and the question that changes everything: do we trust ourselves enough to do this on our own? I’ve spent the last 20 years as an IT Director. My days
CB550 Café Build Update: Chasing Gremlins & Finding Flow
The CB550 build isn’t just about shiny parts and fresh paint—it’s about time in the garage, chasing down the gremlins hiding in the machine, celebrating small wins, and occasionally talking to robots for advice. Yes, really. The work is mostly done now. The bike is rolling, roaring, and looking sharper than ever. But if I’ve learned anything from this machine, it’s that the final 10% of a build is
Breaking Up with Sugar: 10 Days In
Sometimes change doesn’t come from chasing a goal-it comes from hitting a wall. For me, that wall was my skin. I’ve been wrestling with rosacea for a while now. Steroid creams, antifungal creams, antibiotics-some of it helps short-term, but the flare-ups always come back. At one point I thought: if my body is this unhappy on the outside, maybe it’s time to change what I’m putting inside. That thought
EUC Safety Gear at 50: Dressed for Crashes I Hope Don’t Happen**
Some people say 50 is the age to slow down. I say it’s the perfect age to balance on one wheel with enough body armour to make me look like a midlife action figure. Riding an EUC is freedom, but freedom doesn’t have to come with asphalt tattoos. Here’s the kit that keeps me rolling, and why each piece actually matters when you’re standing on a 65-pound gyroscope.
Flexibly Opportunistic Budgeting: How I Afford Adventures
“Adventure isn’t a luxury—it’s a prescription for health.” From the outside, it might look like I’ve got endless funds or zero restraint. Neither is true, although sometimes restraint can be an issue. What I try to practice is something I call flexibly opportunistic budgeting, a way of balancing patience, research, and opportunity so I can say yes to adventure without blowing up my financial responsibilities. Adventure is my self-care.