Not just a club or a team, but a leisure & life philosophy. Ride far, ride slow enough to notice, and always leave time for a bourbon and a good story afterward.
Listen to the Podcast See Our Adventures"Miles matter less than the company you keep, the roads you remember, and the pour waiting at the end of the day." — The CMOL Philosophy
Adam and Michael meet in the middle of Iowa during RAGBRAI. Miles pass discussing cycling, investing, and telling stories. A friendship — and a philosophy — takes root.
They return to RAGBRAI, and the riding takes on a life of its own. Every summer since: two week-long rides and several multi-day adventures around the country.
Enjoying a bourbon and a cigar after a day on the Bike Ride Across Georgia, a passing comment becomes the catalyst. A style is named.
A Facebook page, a website, and a podcast that exemplify the style, the cycling ideology, and the life philosophy. Cycling Men of Leisure — it's for women too — is official.
A bourbon, a beer, or your favorite libation — possibly a cigar — enjoyed properly once the wheels stop turning.
You enjoy sharing your love of cycling, meeting new people, and swapping tales with those who ride like you think.
Devoted roadie or only semi-interested and looking for a new perspective — CMOL welcomes all, including the ladies.