Like a broken record, the bike camping/touring itch returns

Beverly Beach State Park on Emee and my Oregon Coast Tour, 14 August 2021. Camera: Olympus Pen EES-2. Film: Fuji Sensia 100 (slide film)(expired) Winter camping in Portland is a possibility: there are several all-year campgrounds nearby and we rarely see snow or temperatures below freezing. Every once in awhile the temptation to do a...

My bike touring year in review, and plans for 2022

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...

Ride Every Mile?

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....

Bike Camping at Milo McIver, 14-15 April 2021

The Bantam at the overlook. Milo McIver State Park, 15 April 2021. Camera: Olympus EES-2. Film: Kodak ColorPlus 200. It has been a dry April in these parts, possibly record dry. And around mid-month things warmed up as well. The week of April 11th started downright chilly for this time of year (highs in the...

The itch for bike camping returns

Bike Camping at Ainsworh SP/Columbia Gorge, 25 Aug 2020. Ricoh 35 ZF/AristaEDU 200. We're having some nice weather for the beginning of March. That snow and ice storm? So two weeks ago. How can you think about winter when the outside temp is nearing 60F? Not only do we have nicer weather, but the days...

Of Progeny and Pacelines: Cycle Wild Camping at Milo McIver State Park, 5-6 May 2012

Carver Park and BridgeYep, another weekend, another bicycle trip! This time it was an "official" Cycle Wild trip, this time to Milo McIver State Park outside of Estacada, Oregon. Initially I was on the fence about going because I'm pretty underwhelmed with McIver. Unless you are into disc golf or fishing, there's not a heck...

Bike Camping at Milo McIver this weekend, PLUS register for Silver Falls Memorial Day camping!

Photo by Tomas QuinonesHello friends! Just wanted to let y'all know that we (as in Cycle Wild) will have our monthly bike camping expedition this weekend! This time we head out to Milo McIver State Park near Estacada. It's a fairly easy 20-ish mile ride one way. And yes, we'll be passing through Boring!We'll be...

A mixed bag of a week

Yep, Friday night as I type this. I'm ignoring an invite to a friend's fire in his back yard, as I'm feeling anti-social and tired from today's ride. (More on the ride later.) It's been a mixed week around the Urban Adventure League HQ. The good:I got the rear wheel on the Raleigh Wayfarer rebuilt...