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Natalia Kolecka went cycling
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Natalia Kolecka went cycling
2 days ago
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Sometimes a moment of stillness is worth more than hours of riding 🚴♀️
I love coming here to sit and look at the water and the mountains. The space opens up a little, and I no longer feel as though I'm trapped at the bottom of a narrow well. Sitting beside a fast-flowing river gives a sense of constant
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
3 days ago
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3 days ago
Even the best cake, eaten too often, can lose a little of its magic. So today I fancied something different. How about a ride to Val Colla? Why not? I caught an early train with a mug of homemade porridge for breakfast, and before long I was enjoying fresh scenery and roads where I didn't know every
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
4 days ago
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4 days ago
Some places have peace woven into them.
I set off for Bolle di Magadino looking for birds, but perhaps even more for a little peace within myself. Out there, among the reeds, the water and the soft light of early morning, it becomes easier to believe that nature already knows the answers to many of the
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
5 days ago
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5 days ago
The sprinklers always come on at 4 a.m. and although I usually sleep like a log, that sudden rush of water somehow always wakes me up. In the silence before dawn, it sounds surprisingly loud. Today, as compensation, the universe treated me to the most spectacular pink clouds 🩷
I treated myself to a short
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
6 days ago
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6 days ago
Yesterday I didn't have enough time to come up with a new route, so I reached into my magical hat of ideas - my TODO collection. This one seemed perfect: not too long, lakes, a mountain pass, a big section of roads I'd never ridden before, and a much-needed change of scenery 🤩
I wasn't feeling particularly
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
7 days ago
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7 days ago
There are certain things you're not supposed to mix because they don't go well together - tomatoes and cucumbers, tea and lemon, citrus fruits and milk. I should probably add Alpe Colle and Alpe di Neggia to that list... although I may need a little more time to think it over 😋
I planned this route a
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026
"Haven't you had enough yet?!" As a child, answering yes to that question was considered a great act of cheekiness - almost downright insolence. Of course, I did it anyway 😁 If not out loud, then at least in my head 😎 My great-grandmother would sometimes call me the devil incarnate 😈
I only meant to
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026
Sunflowers in the morning 🌻🌻🌻 Handfuls of blueberries in the afternoon 🫐🫐🫐
The first embody the very essence of happiness, positivity and the life-giving power of the sun. They symbolize hope, vitality and beauty, but also personal growth, inner strength, and the ability to find light even in the
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026
Novelty is key to excitement - it adds a little spice to life and nurtures curiosity. It helps us move forward, reach further, and broaden our horizons. It brings hope. And sometimes, it also allows us to be disappointed and return to familiar, safe ground. Travel, food, relationships, clothing, furniture
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026
The plan was something completely different, but clouds gathered over the mountains, so I changed it on the fly and went for the safe default instead—roads I know by heart and have probably ridden a thousand times, yet never seem to grow tired of. In Polish we have a saying that roughly translates as
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026
Yesterday's journey took quite a lot out of me, but I knew I'd be on the bike this morning—and I even knew exactly where. 🤩 A proper welcome home? Why not! ⬆️ The air was fresh and slightly damp after yesterday's rain—perfect for my not-quite-recovered larynx, especially since breathing only through
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
June 28, 2026
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June 28, 2026
My vow of silence continues. Although AI warned me about the murderous effects of breathing hot, dry air through a wide-open mouth while cycling, I promised I'd breathe only through my nose today... and went for a ride anyway. 🚲 Besides, Eddy would never have forgiven me if we'd stayed at home. 😋
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Natalia Kolecka went cycling
June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026
It's a strange feeling to wake up in the morning and not be able to say a single word. 😶 Nothing hurts — it's just that whenever I try to speak, all that comes out is a strange wheeze. Laryngitis... my first time ever! So today I've taken a vow of silence — or rather, of whispering — to give my vocal
Natalia Kolecka went cycling
June 26, 2026
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June 27, 2026
I'd always thought it would be nice to have a bike here — I'd probably visit much more often. So when the right opportunity came along, I didn't hesitate for long before clicking Buy Now 🤩
There's something irresistibly charming about rim-brake bikes and, as one review put it, "the Sallanche 64's frame
about 13 hours ago
To celebrate being back, we headed for the sea and West Bay. We'd been here once before on a hike to Golden Cap, sinking into deep mud on rain-soaked cliffs. This time, like the rest of England, we were melting in a heatwave 🥵
We rode a loop from Cerne Abbas Giant to the Jurassic Coast and back through