Category: Rides
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2010 Indie Hops Mt Hood Cycling Classic
Is COMING on June 1-6th. Mo and I usually volunteer and have a great time, come out and support the riders, either volunteer or cheer them on! The Indie Hops Mt Hood Cycling Classic 2010….6 stages, 2 in Portland, 4 in and around the Columbia River Gorge! Again, will prove to be some of the…
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Using RondePDX as a Training Ride
I am writing this in the room closest to the front door where I await UPS delivering my Atlantis from Rivendell Bicycle Works. I leave for VA in mid June and I am contemplating attempting the RondePDX legendary route for training purposes. While I know it seems silly, I do recall the mountains. It seems silly…
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TransAm Thousand Mile Club: A Trip Inside Myself
Inspired by the California Triple Crown I have crystallized one of my secret goals into an actual goal for the adventure which is the TransAm. I was reading on their blog about “The Rollercoaster” which is the whole emotional up and down that comes along with riding long distances. I didn’t know it existed as…
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Sauvie Island Ride and iPhone Shakeout
My iPhone shakeout continues to prepare for my cross country TransAm ride later this year. I was able to upload a waypoint to TrackMyTour.com. And this morning, on Danielle’s advice, I did download MS Windows Live Photo Gallery and stitched together my first panorama. I am learning to overlap all the images as it was…
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Twin Bridges Bicycle Campground
This just in for those doing the AdventureCycling TransAm route. Located beside the Beaverhead river at the edge of Twin Bridges, this campground appears to be the ideal base of exploration for the many exciting natural treasures in southwestern Montana. They offer a bicycle friendly campground that is just what you’ve been looking for after…
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Loaves and Fishes: Meal on Wheels (TWO)
What do I need to participate? A bike capable of pulling a Burley cargo trailer (the trailer hitch attaches to your bike’s rear wheel quick-release) The ability to safely navigate the streets on your bike A helmet If it’s your first time delivering meals for Loaves & Fishes Center via bike or car, you’ll need…