Generally when I hear about a rails to trails conversion, I think of all the experiences I have had. Trails like the Banks Vernonia Trail, Northern Rail Trail in NH, or maybe the Rockingham Recreational (AKA Massabesic) trail from Manchester to Newfields, NH. The Klickitat Trail was something I had read about awhile ago, but…
Random Bike Stuff
I’ve lamented before about some of the quirks of being a short guy and trying to fit a 29er. I know it is possible to fit them and Paul totally digs his Niner. I really like the ride of my Cannondale F29. Heck, it did great on the San Juan Huts trip (for the most…
Timothy Lake Again
Mia and I did this hike 3 years ago. That was our first Fall here, we didn’t have Codi and the weather was a lot cooler and damp on that day. My how things have changed in 3 years. There are multiple areas on this hike that you can park and start your hike. We…
Velo Cult Gravel Ride
Caught wind of a gravel ride out of Gaston, OR mapped out by the folks at Velo Cult. After the on and off heavy rain on Saturday I was a little hesitant about how today would be. The weather turned out to be absolutely fabulous. Now, first things first. I’m not new to this biking…
Observation Peak
Two years ago today we adopted Codi and entered the crazy world of “rescue dog”. Learning all of his quirks and trying to teach him that it’s okay to trust people has been a challenge at times. He has definitely come a long way in 24 months though. He’s still got some strange quirks, but…
Camping with the dog
I didn’t spend enough time sleeping in the woods lately, so Codi and I took off for one last adventure before Mia returned from a trip back to NH. Codi has seen plenty of car camping, house rentals and a couple hotels since we got him two years ago. Until this point though he hadn’t…
ON & OFF RHODES 