The Return of The Worst Day of the Year Ride
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Announcing the Full Ride Program
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Communicate While Riding
You have probably noticed more cyclists on the roads these days. With more people in public spaces (thanks vaccines and CDC) you are now even more responsible for communicating your intentions to your group and other riders. Let’s get a few critical reminders out of the way. Be safe first, be safe second, be courteous third. …
REDUX – COOL ROUTE: Swimming & Trolley Trail
A little redux from our cool routes series.
The Oregon Garden
Considering that the entire state of Oregon is a virtual Eden, the namesake Oregon Garden must be an agricultural phenomenon of epic proportions! The truth be told, it does not disappoint. The 80-acre campus is home to over 20 specialty gardens, a converted riding pavilion, a 100-room boutique hotel, an hourly tram tour, and the …
Riding the Historic Columbia River Highway
The Columbia River Highway, known locally as The Historic Highway, is the nation’s oldest scenic highway. Built in the 1920s, it remains a marvel of civil engineering as it navigates the rugged terrain with sweeping turns leading to breathtaking views. Theoretically, it never exceeds the state-mandated 6% incline. That may be true in a 1930s …
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My First Century
I was 14 years old the first time that I rode a bike 100 miles in one day. Carrying saddlebags. In Vermont – The Green Mountain State. The Stouts were family friends and they had invited me along on their annual family bike tour. Jack was the middle child and a class below me at …
Dressing Up for Spring Riding
It is well known here in the PNW that “spring” is a bit of a misnomer. It was 70 degrees one week. The next week it’s 50s and sprinkling. Summer doesn’t start until July. And, even on a nice day, there is a sudden burst of cold air for a few hours. Deciding what to …