Notes from Portlandia
We’ve been in Portland for the last few months and are enjoying our temporary home and respite from the road. Despite being here during the wettest part of the year, we’ve been riding around town…
VIDEO: Packing your Bicycle for Amtrak
We’ve taken our bicycles so many times on Amtrak that it’s easy to forget how intimidating it can be. Most stations don’t offer a lot of help, so you are left to your own devices…
Gear Review: O2 Rain Shield Jacket
Good gear need not break the bank. For all the bells, whistles, technical fabrics and wonder widgets outdoor companies are creating these days, sometimes the most practical gear is simple and inexpensive. One bit of…
Let’s Chat!
One of our favorite parts from our last adventure was meeting readers and doing presentations. On our travels we were able to speak to hundreds of people in person, from Long Beach, CA to Boston,…
The Sprocket Podcast
We did a podcast with folks at The Sprocket Podcast last night in their basement turned recording studio. It was great to talk about the trip with them over some tasty local brews. Brock and…
Things Move Forward
I remember the cold nights in the desert. To keep warm and keep hope, I envisioned our return to Long Beach as a sort of triumphant homecoming, a chance to hang out with old friends,…
Who Moved My Cheese?
How do you write about the transition from adventurous traveler to urban dweller? What do you say about the bouts of sadness and depression, the feeling of a loss of purpose, the way time just…
Bikey Weekend in Portland
One of the dilemmas of being a cyclist in Portland is that there are so many events going on simultaneously. This weekend, Laura and I split forces. She had a table at BikeCraft, a great…
Amtrak Across the Country
After spending 15 months rambling across the US on our bicycles, we made the command decision to take Amtrak back across the US to spend the winter in Portland, Oregon. Why Amtrak? For us, trains…
Unique Gifts for the Bicycle Tourist
The holidays are here and if you’re looking for some unique and inspirational gifts for the bike tourist in your family (or yourself!), we’ve got some great ideas. Traveler’s Creed Poster We finished up a…
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