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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author

@nathansmithmanley.bsky.social
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Author of Riding Strong and Advocate for sustainable health and sober living through cycling www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZC23G7H featured in Men’s Health Magazine www.menshealth.com/health/a71141719…

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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Bike Ride this morning to Spring Lake
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Fall Colors on the Musketawa Trail near Sullivan, Michigan #bikelife
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Apple Avenue Multi Use Path - Muskegon Michigan
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Apple Cider Century 2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Finished the Apple Cider Century I climbed 3500 feet in addition to biking 100+ miles. Used every gear on my 3x7 configuration.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Took the old girl for a ride downtown. Met a notary client at the library. Pulled up in style.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Take me home country roads. #bikelife
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Looks like I made a ship with an anchor ⚓️. Mostly country roads, biked down Evanston Ave to Ravenna and to Coopersville for a coffee ☕️ stop and back on the Musketawa Trail. Training on country roads with hills for the Apple Cider Century later this month.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Madonna - Like A Prayer (Official Video)
YouTube video by Madonna
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 However you’re spending the holiday, I hope you have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable day!
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Magical Moment Young deer on the Musketawa Trail this Morning Between Ravenna and Muskegon Michigan
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Pedal Assist Only means you should be pedaling. 🤷
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Road Raging Trucker Gets Humbled by Biker
YouTube video by Bodycam Tapes
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Trains and bikes makes my autistic brain happy.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Musketawa to Laketon Trail Connector - Muskegon Michigan
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Musketawa Trail
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Entitled driver in a hurry to buy $5/gallon Dino juice.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Anyone want to join me? I’ll be among the first cyclists to ride across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge when the multi-use path opens at 8:00 AM Wednesday, August 5. I’m planning a 50-mile ride with on Windsor’s trails before riding back to Detroit. Leaving from Muskegon early morning. 🚴🇺🇸🇨🇦
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I biked every bike trail and bike lane in Muskegon in one ride.
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All Muskegon Trails and Bike Lanes
YouTube video by Nathan M. Smith-Manley
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
View of Lake Michigan from Scenic Drive near Duck Luck State Park on a fixed gear bike #bikelife
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I’m diligent at inspecting and maintaining my bikes. Discovered the slit from earlier this year when I hit glass on the Musketawa has expanded and the steel is exposed. Ordered new tires for my Cannondale hybrid (gravel/road) bike. In the meantime having fun with my fixed gear this week. 🚲
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Spring Lake Michigan Fixed Gear Bike Ride
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Buy now: a.co/d/04MW9phu Riding Strong: How to Rebuild Your Body and Mind on Two Wheels shares practical insights, personal experience, and the physical and mental benefits of cycling for riders of every level.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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Muskegon to Rothbury Roundtrip Realtime Full Video #bikelife
YouTube video by Nathan M. Smith-Manley
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Michigan nursing home therapy dog Waffles visits residents twice a week. Cat Debra decided she’s part of the program too—following him room to room and hopping onto beds. She isn’t certified or scheduled, but residents love her, and she only visits the ones who feed her.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
www.nathan.smith-manley.com/articles/bik... Transportation policy should be judged by safety, mobility, and results. This new feature argues that bike lanes are not a culture-war symbol, but a practical tool for separating road users and making streets work better for everyone.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! As we celebrate 250 years of the United States, may your day be filled with family, friends, freedom, and gratitude. Have a wonderful Independence Day, and stay safe! ❤️🤍💙 #America250 #FourthOfJuly
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Canyon introduces a prototype bike with full‑360° sensors and an AR helmet aiming to shift cycling safety from reactive to predictive, unveiled at Eurobike 2026. www.nathan.smith-manley.com/cycling-news...
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Epic 46 mile ride from Muskegon (Marquette, Harvey) down the Musketawa trail to Maple Island road to Nunica down the North Bank Trail through Spring Lake and Ferrysburg up U.S. Bicycle Route 35 through Norton Shores and up the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail. Full video, map, and GPX posted on my website.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Recovery day is a good time to degrease, clean,🧽 and lubricate.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I’m not anti-e-bike. I support more people using shared trails because that leads to more funding. E-bikes help many riders, especially those with disabilities, but most people can build the fitness to enjoy a regular bike with time and will be fitter and go farther for doing so.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
My bikes left to right: indoor, race bike, fixed gear, and hybrid road/gravel
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Michael Jackson - Heal The World (Official Video)
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
New bike day is always a great day.
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Deck #3 Musketawa Trail #bikelife Morning Ride June 23
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Nathan Smith Manley Cyclist, Advocate, & Author @nathansmithmanley.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Cycling must be terrible for the economy. Cyclists buy fewer gallons of gas and spend more time collecting miles than parking receipts. Strange how healthier people, cleaner air, and stronger communities somehow count as bad news. 🚴‍♂️ Choose pedals over problems. #Cycling #BikeLife #ActiveLiving
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