Human powered exploration. Bicycles. Touring. Camping. Film Photography. Portland!
The gate(s) of Champoeg, 7 April 2022. Olympus 35 RD/Kodak TMAX 400 After the trip to Stub Stewart with Emee to Stub Stewart in February, I was jonesin' for another trip, this time with a tent. While there were good bouts of weather in March, I was occupied with other things when they hit. So... Continue Reading →
Myself and my loaded Surly Long Haul Trucker, ready to depart for my PDX-Oly-Astoria Tour. 30 May 2012 It's nearing the end of February. I've already done one bike camping trip, and am itching to do something soon. And like the last few years, my "work life" will be mixed between part-time stuff with Emee... Continue Reading →
The Bantam at Women's Forum, from my May Ainsworth/Columbia Gorge Overnight. Olympus 35 RD/Kodak TMAX 100. As another year wraps up, it's natural to want to reflect back on what happened. There's one thing this year that I am thankful to reflect on when it comes to bike touring: that I could reflect on bike... Continue Reading →
Emee and I overlooking Yaquina Bay, Newport, 14 August 2021. Olympus XA2/Kentmere 400 It's a little over three weeks since Emee and I wrapped up our Oregon Coast Tour 2021. This is a good amount of time to reflect on this trip. If I was going to give it a star rating, I'd say 3... Continue Reading →
After doing zines for almost twenty-five years, bike touring for over fifteen years, and film photography (seriously, again) for over a year, I figure it's time to wrap all three of these things together! You remember that I took a li'l tour down the Willamette Valley last month, yes? I did some journal comics about... Continue Reading →
Hey folks! I had a good li'l bike tour last week. And I actually journaled it, so I don't think I need to write an "official blog post", as the comics speak for themselves. So enjoy the report below. I should be posting the photos soon. https://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/albums/72157719602005641
The loaded Bantam, "cheating" on the return from the Milo McIver overnight. 15 April 2021. Camera: Olympus Pen EES-2. Film: Kodak Pro Image 100. One of the great things about my time working at the hostel was the bike tourists. As someone who loves traveling via bike, it was always fun interacting with fellow enthusiasts.... Continue Reading →
Smith Rock. It's spring, so it's time to do some bicycle touring! I'd been planning to do something in May or June. Originally the plan was to bike from Vancouver BC to Portland in mid-June. I wanted to go check out Velopalooza, Vancouver's summer bike fest (which also coincidentally coincides with Pedalpalooza). I could also... Continue Reading →
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