Human powered exploration. Bicycles. Touring. Camping. Film Photography. Portland!
Ascending Powell Butte, 20 Nov 2021. Olympus 35 RD/Kodak ColorPlus 200. I've ridden my Brompton A LOT since I got it in the middle of October. It makes sense: I want to become familiar with it, and the only way to do so is by riding it a lot. Plus, it's a fun bike. Oh... Continue Reading →
By Johnson Creek, 2 May 2021. Olympus 35RD/Ilford Delta 100 (red filter) Sunday May 2nd was a beautiful day in these parts, a mix of sun and clouds, a high in the 70s F. The big plan was to visit my friend Andy in his Milwaukie (the town south of Portland, note the lack of... Continue Reading →
Camera: Olympus 35 RD. Film: Cinestill 50D. Powell Butte is one of my favorite biking destinations: It's just far enough away that I'll get in a decent (around 20 mile) ride no matter what. Powell Butte is deep coniferous forests on the slopes and a big rolling meadow on top. The views of Mount Hood,... Continue Reading →
It's been awhile since I've ridden a bicycle with someone that isn't part of my family. The risk didn't seem worth it. While the risk has definitely not abated, I'm feeling a bit more comfortable hanging out with someone else. So I got a hold of my friend Steve, rode to his house off of... Continue Reading →
This past weekend featured an #unmeeting just about 40 miles west of Portland. Here is where supple-tire enthusiasts ride a country (or logging) road in a "spirited" style. I've been hearing that adverb/adjective a bit more recently. Spirited. I'm sure those who use it are trying to say it's faster than "just cruising along". But... Continue Reading →
The last few days we've gotten our first tease of summer here in the Pacific Northwest, a "spring heatwave" if you will. It's been pretty nice since last week, but since Sunday we've seen the thermometer go up: 65F/18C on Sunday, 74F/23C on Monday, and 80F/27C on Tuesday. Eighty degrees! But it's supposed to get... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow night is supposed to be decent, so why not spend it watching the sunset on the shortest night of the year atop Powell Butte? Meet me at Taylor Court Grocery, 1135 SE 80th Ave. We will meet at 6:45 PM on Tuesday June 20. We depart from the market promptly at 7:15. Please don't... Continue Reading →
Yes, my friends, Pedalpalooza, Portland's annual celebration of bike fun, is just around the corner. This year, it's all of June! Which I'm not super stoked about, as I feel it's just a bit too long. But whatever. (And I'll be gone for a good chunk of the first half, due to bike tour.) But... Continue Reading →
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