Dammit! If only I’d known about this before it happened, I would have found a way to be in California for it: the Tour of the California Alps Death Ride. The five-pass ride, up and over Monitor Pass, Ebbets Pass, and Carson Pass, is 129 miles with 15,000’+ of climbing. …
Even though the last 300k I rode with the Oregon Randonneurs was so awesome, I have to admit I was a little nervous about yesterday’s ride. It’s a funny facet of stasia-hood: even if I do well at something I’m never convinced I’ll actually be able to repeat it. What …
Someday I will have a bike that has mounts to support a real rack, and then perhaps I will travel with panniers. Until then, I have my Burley Nomad, which so far has allowed me to travel even with a racey-light bicycle that is totally not meant for touring. (my …
Are you in Portland this weekend? I have a bike recommendation for you! The Oregon Randonneurs Portland-Ripplebrook-Portland 200k is happening on Saturday, and it’s sure to be a rockin good time:) I had a chance to ride this route not once but twice! Well, one and a half times: the …
