Hug Point Hike

We’re spending the Memorial Day weekend in Cannon Beach, OR this year.  Mia and I traditionally travel for her birthday.  Last year, it was a permanent trip from NH to OR.  I felt like I owed her something a bit more romantic and geared towards her.  Last year we woke up on Mia’s birthday in…

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One Year

It was 12 months ago today that Mia and I packed a hodge podge of bikes, clothes, snacks and other junk….and 2 cats into 2 cars and headed west.  Most of our belongs were well on their way in a U-haul box to Oregon. After spending a whopping 4 days in Oregon previous to this,…

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To 650b or not to 650b

A Conversion to 650b and My Experience A recent post over at Guitar Ted Productions got my attention.  Ted may or may not know, but his word has a lot of sway when it comes to 26″ vs. 27.5″ vs. 29″.  He has been a proponent for years of the 29″ wheel.  While he did…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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