How gravel roads transformed my view of home

How gravel roads transformed my view of home

Column By Tracy Simmons | FāVS News This summer I added a fifth bike to my fleet — a shiny red Trek Checkpoint with knobby tires that would let me explore the maze of farm roads on the Palouse. After six years in Pullman (13 in Washington), I’d ridden every paved road worth riding, some of them dozens of times. The familiar routes were losing their appeal.  But this wasn’t just about knowing the roads too well — it was a common pattern of mine. …