Time, or the concept of Time at least, can be considered infinite at the cosmic level. At the individual level though, time is finite. We’re each “here” only for a certain amount of time so deciding how you wish to use that time and spend that time is important. I cherish my free time. I…
Category: Rides
Cultus Lake
For as long as Mia and I have been in Oregon we’ve seldom traveled much beyond the first 10-15 miles of the Cascade Lakes Highway out of Bend. I have been to Wanoga Sno Park for 24 hour racing, fat biking, XC skiing, etc. Last fall I finally made it out to Devils Lake for…
Solo Overnight
Just before the Memorial Day weekend Mia was back in New Hampshire visiting family for ten days. I had to pick her up at the airport on Saturday evening so for my final night of the solo life I decided on a quick overnight bikepacking trip up to Stub Stewart. Long time readers of this…
Eastern Oregon Trip
Ever since 2013 when Mia and I drove up over the Blue Mountains and dropped down into Pendleton, OR as we moved across the country, I knew it was an area we had to get back to. My solo trip back in 2023 brought me to the area south of Pendleton/La Grande. Coming into 2025…
Sub 24 Overnight
A sub 24 overnight is basically a bikepacking trip that lasts less than twenty four hours (duh!). I didn’t do a single bikepacking trip in 2024 and hadn’t been camping in a tent for quite some time. I get this itch to sleep outside that needs scratching. The whole #vanlife thing is fun and definitely…
Just the Boys
Growing up as a twin you kind of take for granted that your playmate/best friend is pretty much always around. Paul and I rode bikes, hiked, played soccer and all the other youth sports together. He was on the CHS football team, I had zero desire for that. I ran an extra season of indoor…
ON & OFF RHODES 