• Hollie Ernest

    Hollie is a botanist, forester, cyclist and swimmer, currently traveling around the world by bicycle. Her other essays have appeared in North Coast Journal, Humboldt Insider, Adventure Cyclist online, Cleveland Review of Books, and Redwoods magazine. To get in touch about anything at all, you can find her on Instagram @hollie_holly.

The Breakdown Cycling safely in traffic comes down to being aware, visible, and predictable. Learn local driving etiquette, since traffic culture varies drastically by country and region. Avoid unpredictable movements ...
Jan 19th, 2026
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Ever wonder what it is like to ride around the world? Hollie Ernest has been chronicling her journey for Adventure Cyclist since 2024. In this edition of her column from the magazine’s Fall 2025 issue, she and her husband Tom have finally made it Spain … just in time for summer.
Oct 23rd, 2025
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The Breakdown Wildfire smoke is up to 10 times more harmful than car exhaust — and heavy breathing during exercise bypasses your nose’s natural filter. Monitor air quality via the ...
Aug 29th, 2024
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This is a ride report for the Short Route: Eureka, CA: Redwood Coast Loop while the author and her husband were developing the route. Sweat dripped down my nose and ...
Jul 2nd, 2024
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The Breakdown Understanding bike geometry helps you choose wisely and ride more comfortably. This guide breaks down the key design elements: chainstay length (snap vs. stability), wheelbase (longer means more ...
Jun 2nd, 2023
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Staring at the red dirt road stretching to the east, I suddenly realized the vast possibilities of traveling from one town to another off-road. It sank in, like scant rain ...
Feb 22nd, 2023
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My boss’s thick white mustache twitched nervously under fluorescent lights in the tiny office. Outside, the stars still shone bright in a navy blue sky of frozen predawn. I told ...
Jan 16th, 2023
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