Finding Inspiration

So, this week was basically “mellow” by my standards.  Did some recovering from last weekend’s race on Monday and Tuesday and then a couple good rides exploring the local area and some alternative commute options for riding home after work. Turns out I can turn my 9 mile commute into almost twice that (17ish) if…

Painted Hills

Not that I need a reason to head to Bend, OR for a weekend, but it does help to have a reason to also get Mia to come along.  I had signed up for the Up The Crooked River Duathlon in Prineville, which is about 35 miles from downtown Bend.  All I had to do…

Dixie Mountain Road

Forecast for today wasn’t looking too hot, so the plan was to get up and get out early for a 3ish hour ride to try and beat the rain.  I got up, got out, but didn’t beat the rain.  Still had a good ride though. I decided to head out to Dixie Mountain road.  a…

Niner RLT Maiden Voyage

When it comes down to it, I love riding bikes.  I enjoy riding my mountain bike, I love riding my road bike, and I like exploring new routes.  The Salsa Fargo allowed me to mix all sorts of terrain for some truly epic routes.  However, it’s not exactly a “fast” bike and extended pavement sections…

Love Weekends Like This!

This weekend is the type of weekend I want to have all the time!  Saturday morning I got up and out for the Velo Ride.  A super convenient group ride since it starts less than 2 miles from my house.  It’s also a nice way for me to discover rides in the greater Portland area…

Luckython 2014

I took part in another Uberthons race on Saturday.  This one was the Luckython and was held at the Reserve Golf Club, same place as the Halloweenathon, just a different course.  I took part in the 10K just like the Halloweenathon too. The course for this event was on the south side of the golf…