Hey folks! It's just a week away to my Bike Touring Workshop on Sunday, August 26! And there are still some spots available. Want to join?
The description: Are you itching to hit the open road and explore nature in a way you haven't yet? Are you a regular bicycle rider but have never taken a bicycle tour? Then join us to learn more about Self-Supported Bicycle Touring and Camping. We'll be discussing equipment, planning, and cost as well as day-to-day life on the road.
No camping/touring experience required, but this workshop is designed for folks who regularly ride a bike. We will not be extensively discussing bicycle maintenance or mechanics, but may mention a few useful tips for touring.
This workshop is free, and all participants will receive a copy of the Cycle Touring Primer. Donations for the workshop and the primer graciously accepted.
The workshop will happen on Sunday August 26, 2018 from 1 to 4 PM at Golden Pliers, 1451 N. Skidmore St. They have a cafe with coffee, beer, and food so you can come hungry if need be!
You will need to register for the event, registration here:
https://bike-tour-wkshp-aug-2018.eventbrite.com
From last night: Watching the train I was on (Amtrak Cascades No. 508) leave Portland, headed for Seattle. Plus the bonus of seeing the Empire Builder depart, heading east to Spokane, Glacier, St. Paul, and Chicago! #amtrakcascades #amtrak #empirebuilder #unionstationpdx #shawnandemeeorcoasttouraug2018
Love your blog, I have a later model x-03 and I wanted to get some pictures of your basket/front rack combo as my Bridgestone is my commuter, recently tenderizer, awaiting a brooks infusion to the drive nut damper and steering controls, lol. I’ll give you a few picks of mine for a few of yours!
Hey Paul, thanks! All the photos of my XO-3 can be found here, so dig through it for more:
1992 Bridgestone XO-3 – a set on flickr
Just curious if you’d be interested. I have 2 matching 1992 Bridgestone XO-3 hybrid bicycles with original receipt and original manuals. Purchased new in Portland, Oregon in 1992. My wife and I don’t ride them anymore and they’ve been kept in a heated garage. I live over in Joseph, Oregon – about 7 hours East of Portland.
Hello John, thank you for getting in touch! Right now, I am not interested in purchasing any more bikes.