Human powered exploration. Bicycles. Touring. Camping. Film Photography. Portland!
The time has come to sell my Raleigh Crested Butte. I've been making noises about selling the bike for a year or so, but now is truly the time. The Bantam Rambleneur can do everything better than the Crested Butte, and the Crested Butte is just too small for me. I made it work for three... Continue Reading →
So Sunday night was that supermoon eclipse, huh? I, like millions and millions around the world, went outside to catch this rare event. (Next one in 2033!) And it was cool to watch. The major glitch for us in the Pacific Time zone was that when the moon rose, it was already eclipsing, so it... Continue Reading →
Aaah! I got back to town Saturday afternoon from the big Eastern Oregon tour (more to come this week, including the uploading of much more photos), went promptly to work to help with our annual Bike-In Movie, and have mostly been working the last few days. I haven't had time to breathe. And on top... Continue Reading →
Wow! I get Rule #12! 😉
But seriously, you should participate. It shall be fun.
Now in its fifth year, the Chasing Mailboxes Coffeeneuring Challenge is a relaxed weekend cycling endeavor for cyclists everywhere. If you like riding a bike and enjoy drinking coffee or tea (or even hot chocolate), consider taking on this challenge.
In a nod to the French as well as randonneuring, the Coffeeneuring Challenge has its share of rules. Don’t let them intimidate you, though. As those who have successfully completed the challenge in previous years will attest, they are all manageable.
Rules are slightly updated from last year, and include an optional “Theme Within a Theme” category, to allow people to really show off their creativity when it comes to drinking coffee and riding bikes.
Here’s what you have to do to officially coffeeneur:
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An early look at a spot I fondly call “Rivendell Ridge”.
This aerial shows portions of the Arbor Lodge and Overlook neighborhoods. You can see what would become the Willamette dump site, N Greeley Avenue, N Ainsworth Street, and N Willamette Boulevard, circa 1945.
City of Portland Archives, Oregon, A2005-005.1416.3
Granite, Oregon. After a wet mountain pass descent, none of us relished camping at 7,000 feet of elevation tonight with the possibility of snow. So we opted for a room at the Lodge instead.
Urban Adventure League 