Oregon Stampede Route 2019

I’ve got a hashtag that I use on Instagram #Oregonisnotpdx.  I like to toss it on things that I believe show the real Oregon and not the cliché idea that Oregon is only PDX, hipsters, craft beer and coffee shops.  While the majority of the population lives along the I-5 corridor in the Willamette Valley…

I “accidently” bought a new bike (frame)

It wasn’t really an “accident” that I bought a new bike frame but I can always blame Mia for leaving me unattended the other weekend while she went to Napa to run a half marathon with her cousin….yeah, that is who’s fault it is…Mia’s and kinda Kristi’s fault too. I actually almost bought this exact…

Waldo Lake Weekend

Mia and I have lived in Oregon for a bit over 4 years now.  We have done some of the PNW classic mountain bike rides and hikes in that time, but there are still quite a few that need to be explored.  Back in March I reserved a campsite for August up at North Waldo…

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…