Sports

The Alpine Spirit of Solidarity

High Route Magazine, Winter 2026

Although the histories of skiing and mountaineering are rooted in elitism, paradoxically, the spirit of the mountains is at the heart of grassroots political and social revolutions. Read

Alternative Paris: Exploring the cycling counterculture in the French capital

Rouleur Magazine, December 2025

Parisians are creating their very own city cycling experiences welcoming all-comers, from suburban gravel rides to 24-hour Le Mans-style marathons and everything in between. Read

Ultra Women

Rouleur Magazine, July 2025

Despite cycling’s rapid growth in recent years, the gender disparity remains high—and even more so when you get into ultra-endurance events. Read

$62,000 for the Super Bowl. $1 Million for Formula 1. How Much Would You Pay for a Sporting Event?

The New York Times, February 6, 2025

Private and customizable “ultraluxe” packages are increasingly in demand. Here’s what (a lot of) money can buy at upcoming events. Read

The Art of Ski Mountaineering

High Route Magazine, October 9, 2024

An in interview with Ben Tibbetts. Read

Cycling the Western Balkans: A Wild, Yet Welcoming, Mountain Tour

The New York Times, August 21, 2024

High temperatures and higher mountains were no match for our author and her companion as they biked the Trans Dinarica, a new cycling route that winds through eight countries in the remote Dinaric Alps. Read

Small Towns and a Big Race

Rouleur Magazine, Summer 2024

France’s small towns are part of the heritage of the Tour, and for many, it’s the biggest influx of tourists and money that will happen all year. Rouleur looks at the economic relationship between the biggest race in the world and the stopping points that link it all together. Read

9 Places to See the Summer Olympics Without Setting Foot in Paris

The New York Times, April 29, 2024

You may have trouble finding accommodations or tickets to events in Paris, but other destinations around France are hosting sports like soccer, sailing, basketball and surfing. Read

Coffee, Community, and Cycling en Deux Langues

France-Amérique Magazine, June 2023

Every weekend, a road cycling club out of Le Peloton Café in Paris hosts group outings that attract dedicated riders, new cyclists, and visitors speaking a mix of French and English.

Which Trails to Ride in Paris

The New York Times, May 23, 2022

There’s no better way to zip through a new city than on two wheels. Here are some routes to try, from riverside jaunts to mountain climbs. Read

I Used to Run 20 Miles at a Time. Now I’m Tracing a GPS Snail.

The New York Times Opinion, April 16, 2020

Thanks to France’s coronavirus rules, I’m trapped in a 0.6-mile radius. It’s not all bad. Read