Part 2 – The Oregon Outback – Never Underestimate a Good Sidequest
Part two of our Oregon Outback Adventure. From Fort Rock to Skookum Rock with a detour to see Steins Pillar - a tall skinny rock. Rocks Rock!
Part 1 – The Oregon Outback, It’s Out There
We started our adventure on the Oregon Outback. As expected it started off hard and hot but very scenic.
Oregon Outback – Let’s Do It for Real This Time
We rode a section of it back in 2023, but this year we're planning to tackle the Oregon Outback. It's a 360+ mile gravel route that traverses almost the entire state of Oregon…
2026, Gearing up for Summer Fun
Random musings on our 2026 plans, training, and clothing choices.
Ending in the Big City – Tokyo
Tokyo was our last stop on our adventure. We took some classes, explored several neighborhoods and met up with an old friend
Kyoto – A City of Temples and Good Food
Kyoto is known for its temples and culture. We were interested to see the different types of temples and enjoy some tasty local cuisine, tea included.
Shimanami Kaido – Cycling Through Sensational Scenery
In planning for our trip to Japan my sister suggested we look into the Shimanami Kaido, a famous scenic 70km bike route across several islands. We were sold.
Hiroshima & Miyajima, Japan: Cities of History, Culture, and New Beginnings
We were drawn to the island of Miyajima, wanting to check out the floating Torii gate. Hiroshima was conveniently nearby offering more culture and great food
South Korea to Japan, an Overnight Ferry Ride
We took the overnight Kampu Ferry from Korea to Japan. We found that a lot of the information on the internet was lacking in some mundane questions we had.
Busan, South Korea: A Colorful Gem
Busan is jam packed with all sorts of colorful tourist attractions. I thoroughly enjoyed the color and the culture of this city.