Well, 2 weekends now and 2 races. I can say at the very best, I am achieving mediocrity. I keep reminding myself that it has been at least 5 years since I had a focused cycling season, and it is very apparent I am not yet at the level that I was. I say “yet”,…
Category: Rides
Starting to Click
We’ve now been in Oregon for just over 6 months. I think it goes without saying that when you pick everything up, move 3,000 miles, start a new job, etc, etc, etc. Your routine can tend to get a bit screwed up. Recently things are starting to click though. Especially on the navigation front. You…
Lief on the Fargo
Did a quick little jaunt from the apartment to Forest Park. Down Firelane 4 (I think) and out to Germantown Road. It’s crazy wet in the woods right now. I saw a kid slide out coming down Germantown on his road bike. It was a pretty nasty wreck. He was shaken up, but otherwise okay….
Oregon Coast Gravel Epic
Best way to start this post is to simply say…..OUCH! The folks at Dark30 Sports said this was going to be an “Ass Kicker” and they were not kidding. 73 miles and approximately 10,000′ of climbing. In the back of my mind I was hoping for a finishing time in the 6 hour range…..I was…
What’s SUP in Bend
Mia and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary this past week. I wanted to surprise Mia, so I had the idea to take her SUPing (stand up paddleboarding). Mia has wanted to try it for quite some time and my interest has grown over the past year or so too. So, I did a little research and found Tumalo…
Saturday Solitude and Sunday Crowds
Mia and I had a weekend of contrasts as far as physical activity and crowds. Before I get into anything though….I need to list this link Portland Hikers Field Guide. It has been invaluable so far. This is were Juston and I got some info on the Eagle Creek Hike. I’ve also discovered a bunch…
ON & OFF RHODES 