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…
Category: Rides
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…
Echo Red to Red
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”,…
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….
ON & OFF RHODES 