I wasn’t sure a Stub Stewart snow ride was going to happen this winter. It has been a very mild winter so far. I was riding in knickers and thermal jersey two weekends ago. However that all changed this weekend. The temps were dropping and the rain has come in. There has been a “winter…
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2018 Methow Valley Fat Bike
Not that I needed an excuse for Mia and I to return to the Methow Valley, but the 5th Annual Fat Bike Meetup was sure a great reason to head on up. Our drive up was quite the adventure once we got past Yakima. Blewett Pass, normally a 60mph road, was at best a 30-35mph…
Doing What I love
In 2018 Paul and I will turn 45. This year also marks the 30th year that we have been riding/racing bicycles. While I have never been a prolific winner, and I had to work hard to be a mediocre Cat. 3 racer on the road, this is truly a sport/pasttime that I love. The only…
Tillamook Forest Ride
Twas the day before the night before Christmas (Christmas Eve Eve) and all through the valley the wind was gusty and the temps were falling. Needless to say the thought of doing a road ride was very low. There is nothing quite as motivation killing for me as cold and wind. I don’t mind cold…
Step Creek Trail
Mother nature gifted us with 48 hours of dry weather this weekend. Pretty rare for a November here on the “wet side” of the cascades. Not wishing to look a gift horse in the mouth I took full advantage of it with some short(ish), but nice rides. Sunday was a bit cooler and breezier compared…
Home Ain’t So Bad
Mia and I have been back home for a week now after our vacation in paradise. Getting back into the swing of things hasn’t been too arduous. Though my mind keeps wandering back to just how awesome the Methow Valley is. Not gonna lie either, been doing some research on both land and houses for…
ON & OFF RHODES 