With three rested travelers, we set out from San Francisco headed south. The week of rest did my knees the power of good, relatives were visited, and we cheerfully welcomed our third touring member, Claudia, into our party. The hills out of San … [Read more...]
Califinally, Elk By The Trees, Songs By The Sea – Gold Beach, OR to San Francisco, CA
It began with a flurry of busses. Who knew there were so many ways to get down the coast? Some had kind passengers offering holiday sweets, others had maniacal drivers intent on playing chicken with the Redwoods alongside the road. (or more … [Read more...]
Night Rides, Big Waves, Sore Knees – Newport to Gold Beach, OR
As night rides are difficult to avoid this time of year, Hugh and I found ourselves rolling into Newport at 6:00PM to the smell of what I like to call "That really yummy colorfully painted seafood place by the side of the road" Turns out it tastes … [Read more...]
Portland To San Diego Week 1
Hey Folks! Hugh and I are back in the saddle for a quick jaunt down the coast to San Diego! Why would we bike from Portland to San Diego in November do you ask? Well because... RAIN that's why! Oh, and that's when we could both take time off work, … [Read more...]
Cycling With Friends In Wallowa County, OR
Sometimes when you're between tours, you get that itch. That itch deep down in your soul when you look outside, the weather has cleared, and the clouds play patterns across the hills. Today is the day to ride. And once outside, cycling with friends … [Read more...]