Useful Possibilities
Promoting quality content that cracks open the mind and sparks curiosity.
Standing Cyclist presents Useful Possibilities (UP), spotlighting extraordinary teachers and leaders, athletes and activists, researchers and writers, filmmakers and engineers, and their groundbreaking projects.
UP recognizes individuals and teams who raise awareness and drive innovation in areas such as health and wellness, environmental science, spirituality, personal growth, and human rights.
We celebrate those who promote unity, tolerance, respectful collaboration, mindful living, and the [responsible] use of technology, social media, and modern marketing tools.
Honoring people and content that inspire us to be the very best versions of ourselves.
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- Activism
- Adventure
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- Athletes
- Autobiographies
- Bikepacking
- Biographies
- Books
- Climate Change
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Consciousness
- Conservation
- Contemplative
- Cycling
- Deep Ecology
- Disability Rights
- Disease Prevention
- Documentaries
- Ecology
- Education
- Endurance Sports
- Environmentalism
- Exploration
- Faith
- Healing Trauma
- Heroism
- History
- Human Interest
- Inclusion
- Indigenous People
- Innovators
- Inspiration
- Lifestyle Medicine
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- Meditation
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- Mindful Living
- Mindfulness
- Motivation
- National Geographic
- Nutrition
- Ocean Adventure
- Pain Management
- Peacekeeping
- Personal Development
- Philanthropy
- Philosophy
- Physical Training
- Podcasts
Robert Marchand Pedaled Beyond What’s Possible
Robert Marchand shattered expectations by setting cycling world records at 100 and again at 105. A symbol of resilience and vitality, he proved age is no barrier to movement, purpose, or joy. His life—spanning world wars to velodrome glory—reminds us it’s never too late to redefine what’s possible. Keep going. Keep pedaling.
Love Over Money: How John Robbins Redefined Success and Wellness
John Robbins, former heir to Baskin-Robbins, became a health pioneer by rejecting his inheritance to promote plant-based living, ethical food choices, and sustainability. Through his bestselling books, the Food Revolution Network, and the powerful documentary Love Over Money, Robbins continues to inspire global wellness and conscious living.