Thought Dump

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NBD @surlybikes Ogre. Naming it Onyx. Have had a couple rides with it already. Components are: @srammtb derailer, rotor's, bottom bracket, crankset, cassette, hubs @wildernesstrailbikes saddle, rimset @salsacycles stem, bars, seatpost @wolf_tooth_comp spacers @ridebontrager rack @banjobrothers bag @lizardskinscycling grip tape @crankbrothers pedals @canecreekusa headset @teravail rubber @blackburndesign top tube bag, bottle cage @sks_germany fenders - - #mtb #mountainbiking #fixedgear #fixie #roadbike #touring #bikecamping #bycicle #bike #bikelife #pedal #30daysofbiking #outdoors #spring #custom #fitness #passion (at Paramount Sports) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BwX6mbkDwLg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vhw9upe7jyo5

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Got to take out a #scottbikes for a nice 18mile rode today since all my bikes are being worked on right now. Also forgot to post yesterday ride of 9miles. - - - - #bikelife #bike #bycicle #roadbike #fixie #fixedgear #mtb #mountainbiking #singlespeed #30daysofbiking #strava #pedallife #fitness #passion #outdoors #spring (at Paramount Sports) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BwBKjaQjGYi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x323t2gvl0ek

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Did two #30daysofbiking rides today to make up for the shitty weather not allowing me out yesterday. #TIMEwarp is going to need some heavy TLC soon. - - - - - #fixedgear #fixie #singlespeed #bike #bycicle #mtb #mountainbiking #pedal #strava #fitness #outdoors #spring #passion (at Fargo, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/Bv5iROND8u_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hfpcqlmh1f4h

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New frame day @surlybikes ogre and also took #TIMEwarp out for the 3rd day of #30daysofbiking - - - - #fixie #fixedgear #bike #bycicle #bikelife #mtb #mountainbike #touring #bikecamping #pedal #surlyogre #surly #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #outdoors #spring #fitness #passion #strava (at Fargo, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/Bvz79s8jCz1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vhq7jpma43s5

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2nd day of #30daysofbiking. Still ripping around on #TIMEwarp. #fixedgear #fixie #singlespeed #bike #bycicle #bikelife #mtb #mountainbike #pedal #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #fitness #outdoors #spring #passion (at Fargo, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/Bvw0aruDH76/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10z3ptnguehev

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1day of the #30daysofbiking. Took #TIMEwarp out for a long and adventurous ride. Good 20miles. #fixedgear #fixie #singlespeed #bike #bycicle #mtb #mountainbike #bikelife #pedal #pedallife #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #custom #evoc #fitness #outdoors #spring #flooding #buffaloriver #river #snow #passion (at Glyndon, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BvugXXKDp3Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wz11f2hf2cux

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Got out for a good ride with a buddy on #TIMEwarp love going on longer and longer rides. #fixedgear #fixie #singlespeed #mtb #mountainbike #bike #bycicle #bikelife #pedal #spring #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #trek #evoc #passion #lifestyle #workout (at Fargo, North Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BvnMNMjjwGd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6og161cc1hdp

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I took this picture a couple weeks ago. I am so bad with my self image but I finally decided to post an update on progress. My whole life I have never been this in shape (not even in the Corps) but a good mindset and determination is what brings forth success. #health #life #lifestyle #fitness #flex #workout #motivation #positivity #selfimage #body #cyclelife #pedal https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BvjhACXjktr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cxedao1c1p51

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Took advantage of the weather being 38. Got another ride in on #TIMEwarp. Loving riding fixie more and more. #fixie #fixedgear #singlespeed #bike #bycicle #mtb #mountainbike #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #pedallife #fitness #outdoors #spring #riding #passion #lifestyle https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/Bvh_3yoDC0E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y8vgsol1cy0z

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3rd day in a row I have been out biking on #TIMEwarp. I wish the location on my phone worked so I could #strava my rides to see exactly how far I have rode in the 3 days. #bike #bikelife #fixie #fixedspeed #singlespeed #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #mtb #mountainbike #spring #springriding #pedaleveryday #love #passion #fitness #evoc https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BvUh1I5j9E4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ncvwv5ov7cv

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Got #TIMEwarp out for another ride yesterday. This time much longer ride and on a plus side didn't crash. #fixie #fixedspeed #bike #bikelife #bycicle #road #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #outdoors #love #passion #fitness #mtb #mountainbike https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BvRkVDgjlzG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=114tc4fdbly6i

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Got #TIMEwarp out for the first real street ride. Ended up clipping my pedal while turning fast right at the end. Had me sliding on my wrist and knee for about 5ft. #fixedspeed #fixie #steelframe #1964 #schwinn #worldcustom #custom #springriding #spring #bycicle #bike #bikelife #outdoors #active #love #passion https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/BvN0u3dHPvI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ql19ctr31j42

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Thanks to my new job at local bike shop Paramount Sports, I got to install my bottom bracket and crankset. #spring #mtb #mountainbike #hardtail #specialized #stumpjumper #crankbrothers #sram #bike #bikelife #bycicle #cycle #lifestyle #passion https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/Bu46nciDWKE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p7wdmgdu7tyr

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Entry #7

When things fall apart both in your life and/or around it, how confident are you in yourself keeping yourself “alive?” I used quotes around the word alive because that can have different meanings in every situation. Good example in my life right now; I currently have been struggling with money in my life but instead of going to other people asking for help with money for the time being, I’m helping myself stay “alive” by knowing what is going on and searching for a 2nd job to help supplement extra income. Relying on yourself knowing that you have what it takes to keep yourself “alive” is one of the greatest strengths a person can have. But it comes at a cost of being one of the hardest things to obtain because it requires the most discipline to achieve.

Update on myself:

Continuing to eat healthy, but….I’m not going to the gym everyday like I should be doing and also not taking my supplements regularly. I have incorporated doing a max set of pull ups every time I walk past my pull bar though. This past month has been testing the keeping myself “alive” mentality in my head. But thanks to the changes I have been making in my life this past year, I’m staying strong through tough times.

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Bike update:: Time Warp went from single speed to fixed. Now this cold weather needs to go away #schwinn #1964 #fixedspeed #singlespeed #bike #bikelife #bycicle #mtb #mountainbike #evoc #lifestyle #fitness #outdoors #active #summer #bent15 #itzbent #love https://www.instagram.com/dustinbentow/p/Buhe24tjDBC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c7oafo81helf

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Some of the #homechef meals I have made. Eating clean and healthy has improved not only my body but also my mindset. Taking the time out of my day to prepare what I'm consuming and thinking about what I'm consuming instead of just grabbing something fast. #change #fitness #food #foodporn #healthy #healthymind #health #fitness #love #lifestyle #chicken #tacos https://www.instagram.com/p/BuVA6wcjoan/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tutrfqfaj0fh

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Entry #6

I’m going to do this entry differently, if I end up liking this style then I’m going to stick with it for future entries.

Are you truly enjoying life? Now close your eyes and think two things. First what if anything is bringing enjoyment into your life? Second what could you change or add to your life to enjoy it?

That simple question has been racking my brain for the past five months. How do we add enjoyment? Through money or objects? Experiences and memories? This could be answered differently by every human in the universe on what is enjoyment in their life. I’m to the point in my life were being bellow the bar is not acceptable, working hard both physically and mentally. It’s hard to have this mindset and not achieve what I’m working toward right away. We must be thankful for the time and effort great things take to achieve. If it didn’t take time and effort; we wouldn’t be were we are at as a race if we never did.

Update on myself

I currently started eating extremely healthy this past week. This coming week I’m going to implement everyday workout with logging the things I consume. After this week I will start logging workout increases. I’m probably doing things incorrect, but you can only succeed after failing.