“Life is like riding a bike; essentially simple, yet infinitely intricate.”

Jim Elsenheimer

LRBconnections promotes cycling, triathlon, and greater personal reflection and insight.

  • Take your pick.
  • Mix and Match.
  • Try it all.

I am Jim Elsenheimer (pen name Jim Edwards) and I invite you to explore this multi-media cornucopia of my experiences and thoughts. As you will learn, what is more important than my musings are your own reflections as you explore personal meanings in:

  • Who you are.
  • What you do.
  • How you connect with yourself and the world.


My basic premise is that you can gain a lot of personal insight simply by spending more time thinking about and connecting with the things you enjoy – like riding a bike. In the same way that you don’t have to win a race to get value from competing in it, you don’t have to be a great philosopher to generate insight that brings more meaning to your life.

Cycling is the departure point for my personal physical and reflective journey. It may be yours, too. Or it may not be. That’s fine. In any case, you can use my many contemplations either as direct insight or as a model for your own discoveries, reflections and connections.

Ready to explore? Bounce around this site’s pages to begin your journey.

  • Book: “Like Riding a Bike: A Cycle Logical Exploration of Life”
    My book is what started it all for me. It is my collection of cycling experiences that evolve into life lessons.
  • TEDx Talk: “The Road to Reflection”
    This is the story of how my book came to be and how you can pursue your own journey of insight and inspiration.
  • Triathlon Seminars: “The Triathlon Trilogy”
    My connection with the sport of triathlon has enlightened my life. I try to give back to the sport by sharing practical advice for new and novice triathletes.
  • Blog: “Cycle Logical Ramblings and Reflections”
    New and evolving thoughts mixed in with past writings and experiences. Maybe the spark you’re looking for.
  • Magazine Column: “Fitness for Life”
    An anthology of monthly musings that connected health and fitness experiences to the larger vista of life.
  • Biography: Jim’s Story (abridged)
    A bit of history about how I got to where I am today.
  • Race Highlights: Stuff I’ve Done
    All experiences, great and small, contribute to who we are. Here are some of my more significant athletic milestones.