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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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 …
Get ready for your bike ride with these handy tips. Hint: snackhole!
The RIGHT kind of grind….
Cycle Oregon’s Gravel is back – and it’s out there!
Learn to take photos like a pro with these handy tips by expert adventurer Gabriel Amadeus.
You will never again want to return to a stationary bike in a dark, crowded gym.
An idyllic ride through the countryside sounds like a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon but riding is never that simple. Mountains would be difficult to walk up – let alone cycle. Overcoming nutrition and hydration issues or saddle sores is a staple of the sport. In three-week grand tours, there’s the day-to-day fatigue …
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A great ride for beginners
A lovely paved path along the river.
